Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : Today on the show, the head of the Women’s Center of Waukesha talks about the challenges in helping assault survivors recover from their trauma. Then, a Wisconsin-native discusses his work defending lions and shifting cultural attitudes in Tanzania. Plus, even though musician Brett Newski has performed all over the world, he’s happy to call Milwaukee home now. Guests: Angela Mancuso, executive director, The Women’s Center Inc. BenJee Cascio, human/wildlife conflict

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We explore the controversy over the proposed meat processing plant in Century City - how it began and what’s happening now. Then, we speak with the new General Director and CEO of the Florentine Opera, Maggey Oplinger, about the future of the company. Plus, our "Fit For You" segment looks at how local food policy can play a role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Guests: Tom Daykin, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Maggey Oplinger, CEO and general director,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Wisconsin has more than 3,000 local governments. We look at the history of these governments and how consolidation could impact local communities. Then, our "Family Recipes" series visits a local kitchen to make a classic favorite: chicken quesadillas. The "Healthy Body Basics" series reminds us to take a deep breath, and we travel to the Racine Zoo to learn more about how gibbons communicate. Guests: Jason Stein & Ari Brown, Wisconsin Policy Forum Lucien Jung,

Monday on Lake Effect : We speak with nuclear weapons policy expert Joe Cirincione about the threat that the world’s nuclear arsenal still poses. Then our How Did You Do That? segment features entrepreneur Justin Beck, founder of a gaming studio in Madison, Wisconsin — a place he says plays a big part in the company’s success. Plus gardening expert Melinda Myers says it’s ok to be what she calls a "casual composter." Guests: Joe Cirincione, Ploughshares Fund president How Did You Do That?

This weekend on Lake Effect : We speak with the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times about how his work has changed during the Trump Administration. Then, NPR’s White Lies podcast takes a deep look into the unsolved murder of Civil Rights activist Reverend James Reeb. Plus why Milwaukee filmmaker Tracey Thomas made her first film in her 60s. Guests: Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times Andrew Beck Grace & Chip Brantley, White Lies Tracey Thomas,

Thursday on Lake Effect : Architect and member of the Oneida Nation Chris Cornelius explains how he thinks about the "built environment." Then, astronomy contributor Jean creighton talks about the importance of kids seeing their selves reflected in every profession, including astronomy. Plus, the director of Paris Is Burning , the 1990 documentary about black and Latinx queer and trans culture, talks about her first experiences with ballroom culture. Guests: Chris Cornelius, architect Jean

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A talk with the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times about how his work has changed during the Trump Administration. Then, we discuss the discovery of electric bacteria and the future of microbial fuel cells. Plus, Milwaukee filmmaker Tracey Thomas reflects on getting older and making her first film in her 60s. Guests: Carl Hulse, Chief Washington Correspondent for the New York Times Dr. Ken Nealson, professor of earth and biological sciences at the

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We discuss the real meaning of breast cancer awareness - and the action that should follow. Then, we talk to a Madison photographer who spent six years documenting Iceland's melting glaciers. Plus Shoreword high school graduate Kate Baldwin talks about her life in lights on Broadway. Guests: Dr. Amanda Kong, Medical College of Wisconsin associate professor of surgery & breast surgery section chief; Dr. Laura Field, Froedtert Hospital assistant professor of radiology

Monday on Lake Effect : A look at the proposed 2020 city budget for Milwaukee. Then, we learn about The Infiltrators , which features the true-story of undocumented immigrants working to save people from deportation. Education writer Paul Tough dismantles the myth of college as a pure meritocracy, and author and journalist Paul Hendrickson talks about the life of Frank Lloyd Wright. Guests: Rob Henken, president, Wisconsin Policy Forum Darren Dean, producer, The Infiltrators Paul Tough, author,

Thursday on Lake Effect: A new documentary and photography exhibit explores the stories of Milwaukee men of color - and talks openly about mental health. Then, former white supremacist Arno Michaelis reflects on a lesson he never expected to get. As the Milwaukee Film Festival gets underway, we hear from the programmers of Cine Sin Fronteras, or Cinema Without Borders, who have a distinct mission to tell stories of the Latinx community that far too often don’t get heard. And Jon Phillip, front