Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : A former Milwaukee psychiatrist looks at the science of PTSD to clear up some misconceptions. Then, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter talks about Wisconsin’s surprisingly checkered history with women’s suffrage. Radio Chipstone visits an iron pour at the Lynden Sculpture Garden and Bubbler Talk looks at the early history of pro-basketball in Milwaukee. Guests: Shaili Jain, psychiatrist and author, The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the

Friday on Lake Effect : 25 years after the Rwandan genocide, we look at what the world has learned from it and the justice that came afterward. Later, an author and illustrator explains how birdwatching can change your view of the world around you. And filmmaker and actor, Tommy Wiseau, talks about his cult-classic The Room and his mysterious past. Plus, a look at the "People of the Road" monument, a tribute to the thousands who labored for a passenger and freight-rail service best known as the

Thursday on Lake Effect : A former Milwaukee psychiatrist looks at the science of PTSD to clear up some misconceptions. Then, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter talks about Wisconsin’s surprisingly checkered history with women’s suffrage. Plus, musician Peter Mulvey offers a selection of tunes from his new album and talks about his writing process. Guests: Shaili Jain, psychiatrist and author, The Unspeakable Mind: Stories of Trauma and Healing from the Front Lines of PTSD Science Meg Jones,

Wednesday on Lake Effect: The trade war between the Trump Administration and China is heating up, but will it turn into a 2020 campaign issue for Democrats? And how is it affecting US consumers? Then, Gullah music comes to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center on Friday and we learn about the art project the kids at Capitol West Academy are creating in response. Plus we revisit an in-studio performance and interview with singer songwriter Paul Thorn. Guests: Art Cyr, Lake Effect foreign policy

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Why the League of Women Voters is focusing its efforts on lead poisoning in children. Plus, Beats Me examines loaded language in describing different parts of Milwaukee; we'll find out why Milwaukee County's public golf courses are so special; and contributor Robert Cohen demystifies the classical music audition process. Guests: Anne Batiza and Louise Petering, League of Women Voters Beats Me (segment) Chris Drosner, Milwaukee Magazine Robert Cohen, contributor

Monday on Lake Effect : A look at how housing can impact children’s health and some ways of solving this complex issue. Then, how two area colleges are aiming to alleviate the nursing shortage in Wisconsin. Plus, a local engineer talks about his trip to Guatemala in the wake of a volcanic eruption, where he worked to restore access to a small town. Guests: Dr. Megan Sandel, professor of pediatrics and environmental health, Boston University Kara Groom, chief nurse administrator and nursing

This weekend on Lake Effect : We revisit a special broadcast from the Cooperage in Milwaukee’s Harbor District as a part of our Project Milwaukee series, Great Lakes, Troubled Waters . We explore some of the emerging threats to water in our region - from pharmaceuticals to invasive species. We discuss some of the shortcomings to water policy - at the state, regional, and national level. A conversation about the real-world health impacts of unsafe drinking water… plus, we find out whether the

Friday on Lake Effect : Our Project Milwaukee series wraps up with how a region-wide water management plan could have significant impacts on the area’s clean water supply. Later, we learn about the positive gardening spin that comes from our anemic Spring weather. Bubbler Talk unearths the truth behind the smell that wafts over the Hoan Bridge,plus we learn how a period of bipolar mania fueled a new novel by Bill Zaferos. Guests: Jenny Kehl, UWM School of Freshwater Sciences associate professor

Thursday on Lake Effect : Our Project Milwaukee series on water flows on with two organizations at the confluence of water issues here. We speak with the head of The Water Council about where they fit in the dynamic of solutions to water problems. We learn about the work of the Milwaukee Water Commons and explore how we can all conserve water in our daily lives. Plus, a conversation with the legendary David Crosby, ahead of his concert in Milwaukee Saturday Night. Guests: Dean Amhaus, president

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A look back at Milwaukee's cryptosporidiosis outbreak and how the city responded. Then, why the City of Madison decided to remove all of its lead pipes. Later, Milwaukee Magazine focuses on fitness in its May issue. Plus, we meet a Milwaukee woman who spent 5 days in Newfoundland trying to get home on September, 11th, 2001. Guests: Paul Biedrzycki, former manager of Environmental Health for the City of Milwaukee Abigail Cantor, president, Process Research Solutions