Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : We talk about coronavirus safety precautions with an inmate under the care of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Bubbler Talk explores how Milwaukee County is reducing the number of inmates during this pandemic. Then, a look at the urban-rural divide in Wisconsin and why reopening businesses could be particularly dangerous for rural Wisconsinites. Plus, we learn how gardening can inspire creativity and expend some energy, for kids stuck at home. Guests: Inmate

Friday on Lake Effect : We hear from Milwaukee’s newly elected city attorney, Tearman Spencer, who was diagnosed with COVID-19 during his campaign. Then, a special edition of Bubbler Talk answers your questions about COVID-19. Plus, we hear lessons from the last great American pandemic the Spanish Flu of 1918. Guests: Tearman Spencer, Milwaukee city attorney Dr. Joyce Sanchez, infectious disease specialist from the Medical College of Wisconsin Nancy Hill, museum manager at the Mutter Museum at

Thursday on Lake Effect : We continue our series on Milwaukee County’s newly elected officials with a conversation with Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa. Then, we learn about the first LGBT uprising in Wisconsin, 8 years before the Stonewall riot in Greenwich Village. Plus, a look at some quarantine-themed songs by local musicians, in this month’s Milwaukee Music Roundup. Guests: Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa Michail Takach, author, LGBT Milwaukee: Images of Modern America Matt Wild, co-founder,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Milwaukee County has elected its first black County Executive. We hear from him and his plans for the future. We revisit our How Did You Do That? series conversation with Ed Ward, founder of Irish Fest Milwaukee. Plus, a history lesson on Harry Houdini’s Wisconsin roots and how he became one of the first international celebrities. Guests: David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive-Elect How Did You Do That? Ellie Gettinger, education director at the Jewish Museum

Tuesday on Lake Effect : President Trump has scaled back legal immigration during the coronavirus pandemic. We look at how it will affect new Wisconsinites. Then our climate contributor tells us about a new database that’s helping scientists track how the climate has changed over thousands of years. Our Fit For You segment explores the benefits of conscious, not just automatic breathing. Plus, an essay on teaching medical students during COVID-19 outside of a hospital. Guests Barbara Graham,

Monday on Lake Effect : We discuss civil disobedience – when we tolerate it, and when it crosses a line. Then, a look at the urban-rural divide in Wisconsin and why reopening businesses could be particularly dangerous for rural Wisconsinites. Plus our farming contributor digs into the solanaceous family of plants, which includes tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. Guests: Lee Stedman, co-founder of the Gaia Coalition Network; Violet Kilmurray, co-founder of Women’s March Wisconsin Kathy Cramer,

This weekend on Lake Effect : We look at the efforts to block the governor’s safer at home order and if the case will hold up in the Supreme Court. Bubbler Talk explores how healthcare workers are keeping their patients and their families safe. Then, we speak with some Milwaukee faith leaders about how they’re encouraging social — but not spiritual distancing. Plus, what sets Milwaukee Film’s Sofa Cinema series apart from other streaming options. Guests: David Schwartz, law professor at UW

Friday on Lake Effect : We talk about the coronavirus with an inmate under the care of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. We examine the state of Small Business Administration programs that seek to help businesses shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic. Then, we look at how the pandemic is boosting efforts to create more affordable housing in Milwaukee. Guests: An inmate under the care of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Robert Scott, regional administrator for the Great

Thursday on Lake Effect : How local faith leaders are encouraging social, not spiritual distancing. Then, our astronomy contributor walks us through an at-home experiment we can do to track the sun’s movements. We learn how gardening can inspire creativity and expend some energy for kids stuck at home. Plus, an essay about mindfulness. Guests: Pardeep Kaleka, Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee; Ahmed Quereshi, Islamic Society of Milwaukee; Rabbi Hannah Wallick, Milwaukee Jewish

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We look at the political realities of authority during this pandemic. Then, we mark Earth Day with a look at how the movement has been embraced over the last 50 years. Plus, how skepticism over the discovery of electric bacteria led to innovation. Guests: Philip Rocco, assistant professor of political science at Marquette University Tia Nelson, managing director of climate at the Outrider Foundation; Congressman Bob Inglis of South Carolina Dr. Ken Nealson, professor