Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect: Two Kenosha-natives talk about what they witnessed during the violence in Kenosha Tuesday night when two protesters were shot and killed. Then, we hear from a Black business owner in Kenosha about the protests and what he wants people to understand about the city. Plus, our series on entrepreneurship, How Did You Do That? explores one man’s journey from trucker to inventor. Guests: Chelsea Dominguez & TJ Williams, Kenosha natives & demonstrators Ryan Douglas, owner

Thursday on Lake Effect : We learn how Wisconsin’s open carry law creates complications for both protesters and law enforcement. Then, we look at the fight for health-based clemency for Wisconsin prisoners, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we consider the practice of parachute journalism — where out-of-town journalists attempt to tell local stories. Guests: Tony Cotton, attorney and former president of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Bob Thibault and Ron Schroeder,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride talks about the on-going protests in the city. Then, our astronomy contributor Jean Creighton celebrates 20 years of people on board the International Space Station. We learn some tips and tricks to adding trees and native plants to your landscape. Plus, an essay by Joanne Nelson. Guests: Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride Jean Creighton, director of the Manfred Olson Planetarium Melinda Meyers, gardening expert Joanne Nelson, essayist

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We unpack the events following the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha police. Then, we hear from some RNC delegates on what they hope to see from this weeks’ convention. Lake Effect contributor Tom Daykin talks about the new plans for the historic Milwaukee Journal building. Plus, Milwaukee singer-songwriter Hayward Williams shares his new album made in lockdown, Every Color Blue. Guests: Teran Powell, WUWM Race & Ethnicity reporter RNC delegates Tom Daykin, reporter

Monday on Lake Effect : In the high stress time of COVID-19, we look at ways health care workers can take care of themselves. Then, we hear from two social work professors about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected adverse childhood experiences. Plus, musician Andii Heath talks about how she’s handled the pandemic, which put her career on hold. Guests: Dr. Chad Wetterneck, clinical psychologist and clinical director of trauma recovery services at Rogers Behavioral Health Dr. Joshua Mersky

This weekend on Lake Effect : A new study looks at the quality of life for Black Milwaukeeans. Then, we learn about the lesser-told history of the BIPOC women involved in the suffrage movement. Plus, we hear from the owner of a Milwaukee arts venue who has been navigating event planning during the pandemic. Guests: Marc Levine, professor emeritus of history at UW-Milwaukee Veronica Chambers, editor for narrative projects at the New York Times Kelsey Kaufmann, owner of Cactus Club

Friday on Lake Effect : We unpack some of the significant moments of this year’s DNC and how it could impact the November election. Then, we hear reaction from a Milwaukee postal workers union leader about changes at USPS. Plus, two videographers talk about how they became tourists in their own city for the Explore Milwaukee Virtual Experience. And a commentary on the office of the Vice President. Guests: Mordecai Lee, professor emeritus at UW-Milwaukee Chris Czubakowski, vice president of the

Thursday on Lake Effect : We look at the Democratic National Convention's presence here in Milwaukee at the Wisconsin Center. Then, we learn about the new eviction crisis emerging in Milwaukee. Plus, we hear from the owner of a Milwaukee arts venue who has been navigating event planning during the pandemic. Guests: Maayan Silver, WUWM News Matt Mleczko, graduate research assistant with the Eviction Lab Kelsey Kaufmann, owner of Cactus Club

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We listen back to our live election conversation with NPR’s Asma Khalid and Ron Elving. It covers the DNC, the election and the issues that will make or break the 2020 political campaigns. Then, we hear from a real estate agent whose plans to start an Airbnb were turned upside down by the pandemic and scaled-back convention. Guests: Asma Khalid, co-host of The NPR Politics Podcast Ron Elving, senior editor on the Washington Desk for NPR News Matt Eisenhower, real

Tuesday on Lake Effect : DNC delegates describe what it’s like to participate from home and how they’re making the best of the experience. Then, we hear from a DNC volunteer who was called off after the convention went virtual. We hear an essay about Joe Biden’s VP pick. Plus, we learn about the lesser-told history of the women involved in the suffrage movement on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Then, we look at how the hospitality industry in Milwaukee has been impacted by COVID-19