Lake Effect

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A National Science Foundation grant is supporting the Milwaukee Public Museum’s participation in a coordinated national project to digitize its records. We learn more from the museum’s research curator. Then, as sports betting becomes more common in the U.S., we look at the possible repercussions and the history of gambling on sports. And Canadian fingerstyle guitarist Antoine Dufour dazzles us with some tunes. Guests: Dr. Jennifer Zaspel, research curator and head of

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Before the proposal to save the Domes is publicly presented to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, we look at the obstacles it faces. Then we learn about the state’s early gay history from the author of We’ve Been Here All Along . We hear about the scourge of the KK Can Opener, and Beats Me explains what it means to be a sanctuary city. Plus, a song from musicians April Verch and Joe Newberry. Guests: Tom Daykin, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Dick Wagner,

Monday on Lake Effect : We meet the founder of the Milwaukee non-profit Future Urban Leaders and learn what the organization does. Then, why college students can be particularly susceptible to mental health issues. Later, how prostate health is something all men should take seriously, and we meet the Skylight Music Theatre’s new artistic director. Guests: Ross Romenesko, co-founder, Future Urban Leaders Steven Dykstra and Maria Elena Perez, psychologists, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health

This weekend on Lake Effect : A look at homicides in the City of Milwaukee with Reggie Moore, director of the Office of Violence Prevention. Then, gardening expert Melinda Myers gives tips for planting your lawn this fall. A new documentary highlights the enduring appeal of Fiddler on the Roof . Plus, we learn about the mosaics in Mitchell Airport's concourse C on this week's Bubbler Talk . Guests: Reggie Moore, director, Office of Violence Prevention for the City of Milwaukee Melinda Myers,

Thursday on Lake Effect : A look at the unique financing of “The Hop” streetcar and what it could mean for future expansion. Then, how a sculptor of stone found herself participating in and curating an exhibition about water. And mandolinist Erik Berry, of Trampled by Turtles, talks about the thrill of performing. Guests: Rob Henken and Joe Peterangelo, Wisconsin Policy Forum Susan Falkman, sculptor Erik Berry, mandolinist

Ever since quantum mechanics came on the physics scene in 1927, scientists have struggled to reconcile it with Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. They haven’t completely succeeded and Dr. Sean Carroll says that’s because they’ve failed to take into account the mysteries of quantum mechanics. Dr. Carroll is a theoretical physicist at the California Institute of Technology and his newest book is Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime . "Many worlds has a

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Physicist Sean Carroll discusses the many worlds theory of quantum behavior (promise you don't need a physics degree to understand). Then, a chef tackles the epidemic of diabetes in the Hispanic population, by making a film. The author of a new children's book talks about her love of the title character: her Portugese Water Dog, Zora. Plus, producer and musician Kiran Vedula celebrates 45 years of Hip Hop. Guests: Sean Carroll, physicist and author, Something Deeply

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A look at homicide and other violent crime rates in the City of Milwaukee with Reggie Moore, director of the Office of Violence Prevention. Then, gardening expert Melinda Myers discusses some tricks of the trade for planting your lawn this fall. Plus, actor and comedian Nick Offerman describes how his character “Ron Swanson” helps him with his stand-up routine. Guests: Reggie Moore, director, City of Milwaukee's Office of Violence Prevention Melinda Myers, gardening

Monday on Lake Effect : 55 years ago today, 89.7 WUWM went on the air. We look at some of the many things that have changed at the station since September 9th, 1964. The station's first general manager, Dr. Ru Hill, talks about where the station started and what it has become. Then, a chat with WUWM’s long time news reporter and Morning Edition host Bob Bach about the appeal, and necessity, of public radio. Plus, a look back at our conversation with astronaut Scott Kelly. Guests: Dr. Ru Hill,

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn about some of the community events happening this month in Milwaukee from Adam Carr of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. Then, the author of a new book about the Packers explains how Green Bay's size contributes to the team's popularity. Bubbler Talk digs into some of Milwaukee's rock and roll history, and cellist Robert Cohen steps out of his musical comfort zone to discover how difficult it is to play Irish traditional music. Guests: Adam Carr,