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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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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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What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM investigates your questions.
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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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Meet the people behind the creativity and discoveries at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.This show is no longer active.
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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 is no longer being updated, check out Midwest Moxie.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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Harris tells roaring Wisconsin crowd November election is 'a choice between freedom and chaos'
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A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump. In her first rally since locking up the presidential nomination, she said Tuesday that in the November election against Trump, “it's a choice between freedom and…
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A WUWM reporter shares observations from the RNC
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Fueled by cold brew, WUWM's Maayan Silver has been reporting both inside and outside of the Republican National Convention’s security zone. Here's what she's seen — and heard.By Audrey Nowakowski, Maayan Silver, Lina Tran
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Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin: Live at Lake Effect
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Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own musical duo Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin.By Audrey Nowakowski, Trapper Schoepp
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Thursday 7/25/24: constitutional amendments on the August ballot, EAA, Butterfly in the Sky
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What the constitutional amendments on the August primary ballot mean. The history of the EAA. The documentary “Butterfly in the Sky" tells the story of the TV series “Reading Rainbow.”
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Milwaukee seniors ‘living their best lives’ through dance and community
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There are a few places in the city where seniors are perfecting dance moves and building friendships. They're showing us all how having a good time and staying healthy can go hand in hand.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Wednesday 7/24/24: new legislative maps impact, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, canoe camping
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Looking ahead to the first Wisconsin election with new legislative district maps. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what rights it guarantees. Canoe camping on the Wisconsin River.
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Robots remove plastic from Milwaukee beaches and waterways & raise public awareness
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Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a local nonprofit that’s been striving to achieve swimmable and fishable waters for nearly 30 years. “Cleanup” is Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s middle name. Now, it’s adding a couple of high-tech tools to its arsenal.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Tuesday 7/23/24: GOP rhetoric, national Milwaukee love, Chirp Chat, Live at Lake Effect
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Exploring rhetoric from the RNC. The Daily Show’s Ronny Chieng on why he loves Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Wisconsin's rebounding crane population. The latest episode of Live at Lake Effect.
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On international Climate Emergency Day, young Milwaukeeans speak out
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Monday, July 22, was Climate Emergency Day. Young people joined a chorus of people in cities around the world — calling for climate action. That includes a group that gathered in Madison, Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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How much sway do running mates actually have with voters? Turns out, not much
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Following J.D. Vance’s speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, University of Dayton associate professor of political science Christopher Devine discusses what kind of sway — if any — a vice presidential pick can have on voters.By Audrey Nowakowski
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Monday 7/22/24: RNC impact inside and out, we dance at a senior fitness club
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Capitol Notes discusses RNC and Wisconsin politics. Wisconsin pastor once a militant anti-abortion activist, now far-right thought leader. RNC volunteer shares their experience from the convention. We dance with seniors.
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Democrat-leaning volunteer at the RNC reflects on experience
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Wauwatosa resident David Stack was among the several thousand volunteers who helped the Republican National Convention run smoothly last week. Stack might not seem like the guy who’d raise his hand to volunteer at the huge GOP event. The self-described progressive leans Democrat.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Capitol Notes: The RNC was here. What now for the GOP?
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From now-official Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's speech to the VP pick of JD Vance, Capitol NotesBy WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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'The streets know him, the police don't': Families of slain men in Milwaukee march for accountability
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On the last day of the RNC, people rallied in Milwaukee, speaking out against police violence. They called for justice for Samuel ‘Jah’ Sharpe Jr., who was shot and killed by police earlier this week, and D’Vontaye Mitchell, who was killed after being restrained by hotel security guards in June.By Jimmy Gutierrez, Nadya Kelly
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Trump asks for Milwaukee's vote as Republican National Convention ends
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The GOP presidential candidate tries to leave on good terms with the city of Milwaukee and state of Wisconsin.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Thursday 7/18/24: RNC wrap-up, vice presidential electoral importance, GOP's Wisconsin roots
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The sights, sounds and conversations we saw inside the RNC so far. Reaction to the convention from the Wisconsin Democratic Party. What kind of sway a vice presidential pick can have on voters. The Republican Party’s founding in Wisconsin and how they’ve evolved.
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Milwaukee-area Ukrainians hope to sway GOP VP pick Vance to back military aid to their homeland
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Past statements and action by the Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance have raised concerns here and abroad.By Chuck Quirmbach
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'A complete dud': Restaurants and businesses around Fiserv Forum are struggling
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Restaurants and businesses inside the RNC's soft perimeter expected to see an economic boon this week. So far, the only economic impact has been bad business.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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'A complete dud': Restaurants and businesses around Fiserv Forum are struggling
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Restaurants and businesses inside the RNC's soft perimeter expected to see an economic boon this week. So far, the only economic impact has been bad business.By Jimmy Gutierrez
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Wednesday 7/17/24: Ohio police kill Milwaukee man, Convention Fest, local business RNC update
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A deadly police shooting a half-mile from the RNC perimeter. Visitors and vendors at "Convention Fest." How businesses in and around the security perimeter are doing. How monitoring waste water during the RNC could help prevent the spread of illness.
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Out-of-state officers shot and killed a man wielding two knives blocks away from the RNC
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Officials say police officers have shot and killed a person in Milwaukee about five blocks outside of the Republican National Convention’s outer security perimeter.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Hovde calls Baldwin a 'rubber stamp' for Biden, as Wisconsin Senate race gets brief national stage
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Eric Hovde, a leading Republican challenging Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin this year, speaks at the RNC.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Tuesday 7/16/24: RNC day one recap, Great Milwaukee Block Party, GOP and the environment
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From inside the RNC: the first day inside the convention, and a protest outside. The Great Milwaukee Block Party, a “joyous rebellion” of the RNC. A conservative environmental group sponsoring the RNC.
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Thousands march in downtown Milwaukee to protest the Republican National Convention
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Temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees Monday, but that didn’t stop people from turning out by the thousands for a demonstration downtown. The Coalition to March on the RNC hosted a rally in Red Arrow Park in protest of the Republican National Convention.By Teran Powell
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With RNC underway, delegates reflect on the GOP's vision for America
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Delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are excited to envision a future under the direction of former President Donald Trump.By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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RNC Host Committee member: 'It's nice to finally be here'
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It took a lot of planning to get the Republican National Convention to Milwaukee and Omar Shaikh is one of the people who made it all happen. He's a local restauranteur and a member of the RNC Host Committee and he joins Lake Effect from the Panther Arena.By Joy Powers
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