Lake Effect

Lake Effect

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Lake Effect episodes

  • Monday on Lake Effect: Infertility Treatments, Ascent Skyscraper, Sofa Cinema
    Monday on Lake Effect : We learn how infertility treatments and adoption processes are being impacted by the coronavirus. Then, a Milwaukee architect is breaking world records by rediscovering an old building material: wood. Plus, what sets Milwaukee Film’s Sofa Cinema series apart from other streaming options. Guests: Maria Novotny, The ART of Infertility Tim Gokhman, director of New Land Enterprises; Jason Korb, principal architect at Korb and Associates Jonathan Jackson, CEO of Milwaukee Film
    53 min
  • Lake Effect Weekend: Stimulus Checks, Bubbler Talk, Coronavirus Symptom Tracker, Senior Care
    This weekend on Lake Effect: As stimulus checks begin to show up in bank accounts, we’ve got tips on how to make the extra money last. Bubbler Talk answers questions about deliveries coming to your door. Then, at a time when coronavirus tests are still widely unavailable, we learn how an online symptom tracker survey can help slow the spread. Plus, how some older adults and senior care facilities have been impacted by social distancing and the stay-at-home order. Guest: Tony Drake, CEO of Drake
    53 min
  • Friday on Lake Effect: Mental Health, Restaurant Industry, 'The Collection' Film
    Friday on Lake Effect : How therapists are dealing with helping others and themselves adjust to life during a pandemic. Then, an essay on the hardships the restaurant industry is facing as the safer at home order is extended. Plus, we learn about a workshop that lets artists redo and revisit work from their youth. Guests: Chrstine Finerty, mental health therapist Kyle Cherek, Lake Effect contributor Paul McComas, artist and filmmaker
    52 min
  • Thursday on Lake Effect: At-Home First Aid, Physical Therapy, Municipal Composting
    Thursday on Lake Effect : We talk about some of the ways you can treat injuries and illnesses at home, to avoid overburdened hospitals. Then, we learn how the hands-on practice of physical therapy is adapting in the age of social distancing. Plus, despite some city services being suspended, residents are continuing their composting efforts. Guests: Dr. David Markenson, Chief Medical Officer for the American Red Cross’s Training Services Andy Kerk, physical therapist and president of Body
    51 min
  • Wednesday on Lake Effect: Domestic Violence Resources, Senior Care, Saving Milwaukee’s Institutions
    Wednesday on Lake Effect: What the safer-at-home order means for domestic violence victims. Then, how some older adults and senior care facilities have been impacted by social distancing. Plus, why saving some local institutions like the Milwaukee Public Museum could mean reducing its physical footprint. And an essay from contributor, Arno Michaelis. Guest: Angela Mancuso, executive director of The Women’s Center Anne Basting, creator of TimeSlips Larry Sandler, writer Arno Michaelis, essayist
    53 min
  • Tuesday on Lake Effect: April Election, COVID-19 Online Survey, Milwaukee Day, Eye Health
    Tuesday on Lake Effect : We look at the results of the April election. Then, at a time where coronavirus tests are still widely unavailable, we learn how an online symptom tracker survey can help slow the spread. We learn about Milwaukee Day’s virtual festivities. And, while sheltering at home and depending a lot on screens, a local optometrist explains how you can keep your eyes healthy. Guests: Maayan Silver, WUWM reporter Amy Kalkbrenner, epidemiologist at UW-Milwaukee’s Zilber School of
    52 min
  • Monday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin's April Election, College Admissions, Bread Baking
    Monday on Lake Effect: Author David Daley talks about the possible consequences of Wisconsin’s April election. Plus, college-bound students are facing uncertainty as they begin the admissions process. How UW-Milwaukee is helping students. And tips on baking bread as some folks take up the hobby in isolation. Guest: David Daley, author Patrick Fay, director of undergraduate admission at UW-Milwaukee Michael Solovey, chef
    52 min
  • Lake Effect Weekend: Dairy Farmers, Coronavirus Scams, Bubbler Talk, Milwaukee's Rock & Roll History
    This weekend on Lake Effect: We learn how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Wisconsin’s dairy farmers. Then, the Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin has advice for consumers during the pandemic. Bubbler Talk looks at the consequences of elective surgeries being canceled. And while Milwaukee has impressive music events such as Summerfest, we’ve been lacking in a written anthology of our music history - until now. Guest: Cheri and Ryan Klussendorf, owners of Broadlands Grass Farm Jim Temmer,
    53 min
  • Friday on Lake Effect: Bubbler Talk, Simplifying COVID-19 Data, Fingerstyle Guitarist Alexandr Misko
    Friday on Lake Effect : We answer some of your questions about coronavirus in a special edition of Bubbler Talk. Then, how researchers are trying to make all the data surrounding the Coronavirus easier for people to understand, especially when it comes to race. Plus, we feature an in-studio performance from Russian fingerstyle guitarist Alexandr Misko. Guests: Dr. Joyce Sanchez, infectious disease specialist from the Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. Mauricio Garnier-Villareal and Dr. Stephanie
    53 min

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