Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect : We hear from a local respiratory therapist who describes caring for COVID-19 patients. Then, a local COVID-19 survivor shares her experience battling the illness and her message for others as the virus continues to spread. We learn how gerrymandering in Wisconsin could be impacting the pandemic response. Plus, we learn about a coronavirus children’s book that was inspired by a writing competition. Guests: Nou Thao, MATC graduate & respiratory therapist Danielle Nelson

Thursday on Lake Effect: We revisit our coverage of the unrest and protests this summer over police violence. We’ll hear from two witnesses to the deadly shooting at a protest in Kenosha. Then, we’ll learn how Wisconsin’s open carry laws create complications for both protesters and law enforcement. Plus, look at the history of Milwaukee protests and what can be learned from the past. Guests: Chelsea Dominguez & TJ Williams, witnessed deadly shooting at Kenosha protest Tony Cotton, attorney

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Culinary historian Kyle Cherek debunks some common misconceptions about the history of Thanksgiving. Then, we get some cheese and drink recommendations for your holiday meals. We hear an essay about addressing our painful history with indigenous people. Plus, we talk about ways to keep your outdoor plants growing indoors this winter. Guests: Kyle Cherek, culinary historian Jeanette Hurt, author Barbara Miner, essayist Melinda Myers, gardening expert & author

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about some of the misinformation surrounding Wisconsin’s election recount. Then our Fit For You segment speaks with a cancer survivor who biked across America to raise awareness. Plus, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton talks about the privatization of space travel. Guests: Eric Litke, reporter for PolitiFact Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Elizabeth McGowan, cancer survivor and the author of Outpedaling the Big C: My Healing Cycle Across America

Monday on Lake Effect : We learn how stalled federal funding could force cities like Milwaukee to make severe cuts to local services. Then, a look at how the layout of malls has made them less appealing during the pandemic. Plus, our series on entrepreneurship, How Did You Do That, explores how social anthropology trained Glen Tullman to become a software engineer. Guests: Philip Rocco, assistant professor of political science at Marquette University Tom Daykin, reporter covering commercial real

This Weekend on Lake Effect : We learn how Wisconsin hospitals are coping with the surge of COVID-19. Then, we learn how data science helps to provide guidance during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, we look at some of the biggest scandals in Wisconsin’s history outlined in a new book, S toried & Scandalous Wisconsin: A History of Mischief and Menace, Hero and Heartbreak. Guests: Dr. Mark Kaufman, chief medical officer at the Wisconsin Hospital Association Lauren Ancel Meyers, mathematical

Friday on Lake Effect : We talk to a clinical psychologist about how to take care of your mental health during the holidays. We examine a new report that found school referendums were overwhelmingly approved this year by transcending political divides. Film contributor Dave Luhrssen talks about Sophia Coppola’s latest film, “On The Rocks.” Plus, we learn the origins of the bedside Bible in hotels. Guests: Dr. Michael Mazius, clinical psychologist Ari Brown, data and research analyst at the

Thursday on Lake Effect : We hear reactions to Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah’s resignation after he was responsible for three on-duty deaths. Then, we learn how data science helps to provide guidance during the coronavirus pandemic from a mathematical biologist. Plus, a new compilation album from Wisconsin musicians pays tribute to Vietnam War-era protest songs. Guests: Kimberley Motley, attorney for Alvin Cole’s family Lauren Ancel Meyers, mathematical biologist and director of the UT

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We examine if any of President Trump's legal challenges or recount efforts could impact the final election results. Then, we learn about the Milwaukee Handicrafts Project and what it meant for the women it employed. Plus, we look at some the biggest scandals from Wisconsin’s history. Guests: Adav Noti, senior director and chief of staff at Campaign Legal Center Matthew Prigge, writer Anna Lardinois, author of Storied & Scandalous Wisconsin: A history of mischief

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the fight against subsidized housing in New Berlin, and what it can teach us about current fights over these developments. Then, we meet the state's first-ever female Chief State Forester and learn what she hopes to do in the role. Plus, singer-songwriter Peggy James joins us for our Pandemic Performers series. Guests: John Eligon, reporter for The New York Times Heather Berklund, chief state forester in the Deivision of Forestry Peggy James, singer