Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : The Wisconsin Policy Forum looks at the financial outlook for MPS, the state’s largest school district. Then, The On The Wing program gives sketchbooks to at-risk Milwaukeeans and now, some of these pieces are featured in an exhibit. Plus, what the loss of Native American languages can mean the erosion of their cultures - and their religions. Guests: Ann Chapman & Rob Henken, Wisconsin Policy Forum Debra Brehmer & Pat Hidson, On The Wing Project Dr. Abdur

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Editor's note: The first half of Lake Effect was preempted during the morning broadbast for special NPR coverage of the Mueller report. As the state budget is being negotiated, the Wisconsin Policy Forum looks at the financial outlook for MPS, the state’s largest school district. Then, the On The Wing Program gives sketchbooks and art supplies to at-risk Milwaukeeans. Now, some of these pieces are featured in an exhibit with other local artists. Later, how simple, and

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We talk with Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss about his newest book, A Good American Family: The Red Scare and My Father. Maraniss is the guest of honor at the Milwaukee Public Library's Literary Luncheon on Tuesday. Then, our 'How Did You Do That?' series on entrepreneurship tells the story of the Wisconsin company that revolutionized colon cancer screening. And we meet the unique Raphael Simon, who writes young adult books under the name Pseudonymous Bosch

Monday on Lake Effect : More than a century after the United States entered World War One, Doughboy MIA works to identify our remaining soldiers still missing in action. Then, a Milwaukee writer goes searching for the site of his dad’s fatal plane crash in World War II. We listen to an excerpt of an interview with author Jon Meacham, who wrote about the late President George H.W. Bush and how the President's experience of being shot down over the Pacific was one of the defining moments of his

This weekend on Lake Effect : A new set of studies look at the impact of gender expectations on who does the housework. Then, the benefits of the first national Veterans Theatre Festival, running this weekend in Milwaukee. How a naturopathic doctor was having difficulty treating some of her patients, until there was a breakthrough. Plus our Bubbler Talk series takes the ferry. Guests: Noelle Chesley, associate professor of sociology, UW-Milwaukee; Joanna Pepin, post-doctoral research fellow,

Friday on Lake Effect : A graduating high school senior reflects on the lessons she learned working summers working with her dad, as a plumber's helper. Later, what brings 3,600 of the best young public speakers in the country to Milwaukee this weekend. How a lack of African-American midwives might be affecting the black infant mortality rate in Wisconsin. And our gardening contributor helps us get ready for Memorial Day weekend. Guests: Kelley Schlise, DSHA Carrie Baker Jackson, Reagan High

Thursday on Lake Effect : A suicide prevention researcher explains the difficult task of openly discussing suicidal thoughts. Then, a new documentary explores teen mental health and peer-to-peer intervention. A comprehensive guide invites us to explore our national parks, and astronomer Jean Creighton gets starry-eyed about the cosmos. Guests: Dr. John Ackerman, suicide prevention coordinator for the Center of Suicide Prevention, Nationwide Children's Hospital Rory Linnane, reporter, Milwaukee

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, who started as the network's national security correspondent before moving into the co-host's chair at All Things Considered . She's also known for her unflinching interview with NPR President Jarl Mohn, in the wake of a #MeToo scandal at the network. Later, a look at how Wisconsin’s ginseng growers are affected by the emerging trade war with China. And Lake Effect essayist Mel Miskimen explores her love of the Outlander

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A new set of studies look at the impact of gender expectations on who does the housework. Later, momentum is building for a new Museum of Wisconsin History. Our Beats Me series looks at a federal program that aims to have people share their health and lifestyle information, as well as their DNA. Plus, writer, cartoonist and Milwaukee native Paul Noth channels his experience growing up with eight siblings in his latest middle grade novel, How to Properly Dispose of Planet

Monday on Lake Effect : Why residents of some Milwaukee neighborhoods are conflicted over police pursuits of criminals. Later, two area colleges team up to strengthen education for students pursuing animation. Then, the benefits of the first national Veterans Theater Festival, running this week in Milwaukee. And a Brewers pitcher goes the distance in support of the environment. Guests: Edgar Mendez, reporter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Brian Mennenoh, education instructor, Milwaukee