Lake Effect

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We talk with the city of Milwaukee’s outgoing Commissioner of Health Jeanette Kowalik about the challenges she faced on the job. Then, we learn about the man who built the now infamous bunkers along the Milwaukee River. Plus, we learn about Janet Guthrie: the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. Guests: Jeanette Kowalik, outgoing commissioner of health for the city of Milwaukee Dan Simmons, journalist Jenna Ricker, director of the ESPN Films 30 for 30 series

Monday on Lake Effect : We take a look at what life was like for LGBTQ people in Milwaukee in the 1980s and the impact of Jeffrey Dahmer’s crimes. Then, we speak with the director of the Netflix documentary, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson . Plus, musician Johanna Rose talks about creating music during the pandemic as part of our Pandemic Performers series. Guest: Michail Takach, author of LGBT Milwauk ee David France, director of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson Johanna Rose,

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn how an increasing reliance on social media is influencing political campaigning and the world of activism. Then, we learn about QAnon and what can make conspiracy theories attractive to some people. Plus, we learn about Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery - which used to be considered the city’s first park. Guests: Amber Wichowsky, associate professor of political science at Marquette University; Purush Papatla, professor of marketing at the UW-Milwaukee Tea

Friday on Lake Effect : We look at the history of public mental health funding and what it looks like today. Then, the Milwaukee Election Commission shares tips on how to plan ahead for the November election. Our auto contributor Mark Savage talks about the rise of the crossover. Plus, an essay from Lake Effect contributor Joanne Nelson. Guests: Zeb Larson, historian Neil Albrecht, former executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission Mark Savage, Lake Effect auto contributor Joanne

Thursday on Lake Effect : We learn about tribal sovereignty and how it’s interconnected with the power to end violence against Native women. Then, we learn about Milwaukee Diaper Mission and what diaper needs look like in the city. Plus, muralist Vedale Hill talks about the importance of public art and its messaging. Guests: Willow O’Feral and Brad Heck, directors, producers and cinematographers of Sisters Rising ; U.S. Representative Gwen Moore, from the 4th Congressional District of Wisconsin

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We explore how an increasing reliance on social media is influencing political campaigning and the world of activism. Then, we learn about plans for the future at Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery. Plus, we dig into the history of Tarot cards. Guests: Amber Wichowsky, associate professor of political science at Marquette University; Purush Papatla, professor of marketing at the UW-Milwaukee Sara Tomilin, assistant executive director of Forest Home Cemetery Laurence Ross

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn how the Metropolitan Milwaukee Business Association is working to increase Black and brown representation at big businesses. Then, we learn about QAnon and what can make conspiracy theories attractive to some people. Then we learn about new plans for the Milwaukee Public Museum and Betty Brinn Children’s Museum to colocate under a new roof, plus an essay about hearing loss and feelings of isolation. Guests: Tim Sheehy, president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee

Monday on Lake Effect : We learn about america's Black Holocaust and how it lives on today. Then, we meet the owner of Sap-Sap, whose Lao-inspired cuisine shares his family's story. Plus, games expert Jim Lowder talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the gaming world. Guests: Reggie Jackson, head griot of America's Black Holocaust Museum Alex Hanesakda, owner and lead developer of SapSap Jim Lowder, gaming expert

This weekend on Lake Effect : We have a conversation with community activist and protest organizer Khalil Coleman. Then, we explore the connection between racial inequality and the COVID-19 pandemic with this year's Minority Health Film Festival keynote speaker. Plus, we hear from the co-curator of this year’s Sculpture Milwaukee about how some of the work is reflective of what's going on today. Guests: Khalil Coleman, community activist and protest organizer Dr. Camara Jones, epidemiologist and

Friday on Lake Effect : Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about how a federal stimulus package could impact the county’s budget. Then, a couple of students discuss their fight for a mask mandate at their high school. We hear an essay that reminds us all where we were on 9-11. Plus, film contributor Ryan Jay talks about the latest Disney reimagining of Mulan. Guests: David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive Julia Going and Ava Rheeve, Cedarburg High School seniors Bruce Campbell,