Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : As the city prepares for the Democratic National Convention, we chat with the ACLU about legal observers and how they work at demonstrations. Then, a look at the proliferation of food halls in the Milwaukee-area. Plus, Bubbler Talk explores the history of the Domes, and auto contributor Mark Savage brings back his Zoomie awards to share the best cars of 2020. Guests: Emilio de Torre, director of community engagement, ACLU of Wisconsin ; Dorothy Wobick & Hope

Friday on Lake Effect : We examine the shortage of early childhood education opportunities in Milwaukee. Then, we discuss what it took for the first home built by a black man in Wauwatosa to become an historic landmark. Plus, we speak with the co-authors of the new book Aftershock , which examines the last year of World War II through the eyes of soldier photographers. Guests: Jeannie Fenceroy, senior manager of education and scholarships, Greater Milwaukee Foundation; Andrea Libber, director of

Thursday on Lake Effect: As Milwaukee prepares for the Democratic National Convention, we chat with the ACLU about legal observers and how they work at demonstrations. Then, a new PBS documentary dives into the history of just a few of Milwaukee’s most famous shipwrecks. And we introduce you to a local service that helps keep your most treasured belongings safe. Guests: Emilio de Torre, director of community engagement ACLU of Wisconsin Dorothy Wobick & Hope Owens-Wilson, legal observer

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We break down the results from yesterday’s primary election and talk about what’s being done to improve reading education in Wisconsin schools. Then, only a small percentage of the venture capital dollars that help new businesses grow, goes to the Midwest. We discuss what Milwaukee and the rest of the Midwest can do to attract investor dollars. Plus, worlds collide in a new play coming to the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Guests: Angelina Mosher Salazar, WUWM reporter

Tuesday on Lake Effect : In honor of Black History Month, we continue our series called ‘Black Women Firsts’, paying tribute to black women who are making history in their roles and industries. Then, we chat with Tom Daykin about the proliferation of food halls in the Milwaukee-area. The Milwaukee Art Museum hopes to inspire young people through a new community project. Plus, we explore some of Milwaukee’s fading ads with Adam Levin. Guests: Chante Parker, class president, Marquette University

Monday on Lake Effect : New research shows that even though parents say they want diverse schools, they often don’t make it a priority. We look at what that could mean about school choice in Wisconsin. Then, when Dr. Aoy Tomita-Mitchell was pregnant, she was faced with a serious dilemma, which led to medical innovation. Plus, our farming contributor Dave Kozlowski gives us a sobering update on the current challenges of farming. Guests: Richard Weissbourd, director, ‘Making Caring Common’ project

This weekend on Lake Effect : In our Wisconsin 2020 series, we answer listener questions about voting - and voter suppression - here in Wisconsin. Then we learn about what top food trends you can expect to carry into 2020 from OutPost’s local perspective. Bubbler Talk checks out the Milwaukee Public Library’s most popular books and Peter Mulvey performs in Studio C. Guests: Patrick Marley, politics reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Pam Mehnert and Lisa Malmarowsk, OutPost Natural Foods Co-Op

Friday on Lake Effect : We chat with outgoing Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele as he prepares to end his tenure. Then, a discussion about the need for reform in the Wisconsin prison system. Lake Effect contributor, Ray Fister, talks about homegrown, Wisconsin wine. Plus, essayist Mel Miskimen revisits a Valentine's Day gift that keeps giving. Guests: Chris Abele, Milwaukee County executive Sharlen Moore, founder of Youth Justice Milwaukee; Gretchen Schult, executive director of Wisconsin

Thursday on Lake Effect : We learn about the creation of the Harmony test — a noninvasive prenatal test for birth defects. Then, as the Milwaukee Ballet prepares to open Ballet Russes Reimagined , we learn the century old Milwaukee connection to that Russian Company. Plus, we learn about Milwaukee singer-songwriter John Sieger’s conversations on songs. Guests: Dr. Aoy Mitchell & Dr. Michael Mitchell, lead researchers at the Mitchell Laboratory in the Children’s Research Institute Timothy O

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Our Wisconsin 2020 series answers listener questions about voting and voter suppression, here in Wisconsin. Then, we dive into the challenges facing the next Milwaukee County Executive, when they take over the post in April. An Arctic explorer gives his advice for dealing with frigid temperatures, and Swedish composer and singer Sophie Dunér performs with Milwaukee’s Present Music. Guests: Patrick Marley, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Rob Henken, president,