Lake Effect

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We feature some of our favorite film segments from the past year. We start with refugee, documentary subject, and new citizen Edumakono Zetho, who talks about his journey to the U.S. and his work helping other refugees. Then we speak with the director of The Green Book: Guide to Freedom at the Ambassador Hotel, which was one of the entries in the 1965 edition of the Green Book. Plus we meet the filmmakers behind the Oscar-nominated animated short One Small Step. Guests:

Monday on Lake Effect: It's a producer's choice best of show where we revisit some of our favorite interviews of the past year. We'll start with Pardeep Singh Kaleka, who took over as the executive director of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee in July. Then, reckless driving is an epidemic in Milwaukee and redesigning roads could be part of the solution. We talk with Kevin Muhs, the executive director of the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. And for the first day

This weekend on Lake Effect : Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich talks about how she fell in love with food and why regional Italian cooking is so popular. Then, a look at a Wisconsin research lab which is working on ways to help astronauts grow their own food in space. And food historian Kyle Cherek shares the history of some of our traditional Christmas foods. Guests: Lidia Bastianich, chef and cookbook author, Felidia: Recipes from My Flagship Restaurant Richard Barker, research scientist,

Friday on Lake Effect : Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich talks about how she fell in love with food and why regional Italian cooking is so popular. Then, a new report on the quality of Milwaukee’s River Basin and the ongoing efforts to make the rivers swimmable, fishable and drinkable. And film contributor Dave Luhrssen talks about the latest adaptation of Little Women . Guests: Lidia Bastianich, PBS host and cookbook author, Felidia: Recipes from My Flagship Restaurant Susan Bence, WUWM

Thursday on Lake Effect : Our podcast on entrepreneurship, How Did You Do That? features a Wisconsinite who pioneered alternative lighting in airplanes. We talk about some of the best bars in the city and some of 2019’s big events in astronomy. Plus, our Healthy Body Basics series helps you stay warm this winter - without having to go to the gym. Guests: How Did You Do That? Ann Christenson & Chris Drosner, Milwaukee Magazine Jean Creighton, Lake Effect astronomy contributor Healthy Body

Wednesday on Lake Effect : In this best of performers show, we learn how comedy songs can be some of the best forms of joke delivery from Crazy Ex Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom. Then actor and singer Mandy Patinkin talks about his humanitarian work and how it’s impacted his world. Plus, Shorewood High School grad and Broadway star Kate Baldwin talks about her theatrical work and gives advice on how to audition. Guests: Rachel Bloom, performer and writer Mandy Patinkin, performer Kate Baldwin,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Doctors from the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin explain how they linked vaping to severe lung damage in some of their patients. Then, a look at how Milwaukee Public Schools is working to build good relationships with families in the district. Later, food historian Kyle Cherek talks about the ongoing battle over the piety of Christmas. Plus, we hear some tunes from acclaimed musician and producer, Jonathan Wilson. Guests: Dr. Lynn D'Andrea & Dr. Michael Meyer,

Monday on Lake Effect : We discuss the disparity in how men and women experience heart attacks. Then, if NASA's plans become reality, there will be some very long spaceflights in the coming decades. We talk with a researcher from a Wisconsin lab working on ways to help those astronauts grow more of their own food. Later, we learn about a traditional Indian dish, that can be altered to match anyone’s taste. Plus, Lake Effect contributor Ray Fister encourages us to try new wines this holiday

This weekend on Lake Effect : A look at Wisconsin’s deep ties to role-playing games, and what gameplay says about our culture. Then, games expert Jim Lowder talks about the diverse world of gaming in our 10th annual "Games to Gift" segment. Plus, how a book on the Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee inspired a new exhibit at MSOE’s Grohmann Museum. Guests: Thomas Malaby, anthropology professor, UW-Milwaukee James Lowder, gaming expert Thomas Fehring and James Kieselburg, co-curators, "Magnificent

Friday on Lake Effect : A look at what’s wrong with our drinking water and what can be done to protect it. Then Bubbler Talk looks at the colorful history of stained glass windows in Milwaukee bungalows. Daniel Goldin of Boswell Books discusses the best books to gift this holiday season. Plus, gardening contributor Melinda Myers talks about caring for live holiday decorations, like trees and wreaths. Guests: Seth Siegel, author, Troubled Water: What's Wrong With What We Drink Bubbler Talk Daniel