Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : WUWM's "I’m an American" series continues with the perspective of a Native American in Milwaukee. Later, actor Ed Asner and writer Jeff Cohen talk about a powerful play on stage in Milwaukee next Monday. Then, Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Brent Suter explains his passion for environmental advocacy. Plus, understanding our view of the movement of stars through the universe. Guests: Michael Zimmerman, Ojibwe language teacher, Indian Community School Ed Asner, actor; Jeff

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the outlook for recycling in Wisconsin. Then, a Wausau native's new book explores the food and drink people on the Titanic consumed before the ocean liner sank. We visit a Delafied company that specializes in virtual reality, and we remember restaurateur Joe Bartolotta. Guests: Meleesa Johnson, Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin president Veronica Hinke, author, The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining & Style Corey Jaskolski,

Tuesday on Lake Effect, we explore the legacy of the Rwandan genocide, 25 years after it happened. Plus, Wisconsin lawmakers consider the state's first legislation specifically addressing the issue of dyslexia in the educational setting. And we'll learn about the work and services of the Women's Center of Waukesha. Guests: Carine Kaneza Nantulya, Human Rights Watch Emily Files, WUWM Angela Mancuso, Women's Center of Waukesha

Tuesday on Lake Effect : As many as a million people were killed in the Rwandan genocide 25 years ago. We look at what the world learned from the genocide and the justice that came afterward. Then, we unpack Wisconsin school's issues with diagnosing and treating dyslexia, and the state's first legislation expressly addressing the disorder. And the head of the Women’s Center of Waukesha talks about the challenges in helping assault survivors recover from their trauma. Guests: Carine Kaneza

Monday on Lake Effect : A preview of the many waste issues impacting Wisconsin, and environmental activist Winona La Duke talks about the imperative for her work. Then, our series on entrepreneurship introduces us to the founder of a novel, Wisconsin-based professional staffing company. Plus, actor Scott Greer talks about his work in the play, Every Brilliant Thing . Guests: Susan Bence, WUWM environmental reporter Winona La Duke, environmental activist How Did You Do That? podcast Scott Greer,

This weekend on Lake Effect : The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie gives us an update on the department’s initiatives, including dealing with difficult issues like suicide. Then how the editor of The Milwaukee Anthology hopes the book adds genuine voices to the conversation about who Milwaukeeans are, and Radio Chipstone explores Functional Fashion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Guests: Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Justin Kern, editor of The Milwaukee

Friday on Lake Effect : We wrap up a week of reports on human trafficking in Milwaukee. WUWM’s Maayan Silver talks with the head of the city’s human trafficking task force. Later, a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines the condition of the county's deteriorating senior centers and offers variety of options the county could explore to remedy the situation. We learn about the efforts to save Native American languages in Wisconsin, and Bubbler Talk goes in search of... bubblers.

Thursday on Lake Effect : Editor's note: The morning edition of Lake Effect was preempted for special NPR coverage of the release of the Mueller report. We take a look at The Milwaukee Anthology , which features stories and poems from Milwaukee-area writers. Then, Pardeep Singh Kaleka reflects on the life of his father, who was killed in the mass shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek. Plus, how Milwaukee PBS host Joanne Williams has been chronicling a 1967 exchange between African American

Today on Lake Effect: We'll have a two-part conversation with NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly. Kelly started as the network’s national security correspondent before moving into the co-host’s chair at All Things Considered . But she’s also known for her unflinching interview with NPR President Jarl Mohn in the wake of a #MeToo scandal at the network. Plus we’ll revisit our 2017 interview with comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short, ahead of their return visit to the Riverside Theater this week. Guests:

Tuesday on Lake Effect : The U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, talks about how the Department has changed int he wake of the Tomah opioid scandal. Plus, Beats Me explores the climate for Montessori schools in Milwaukee. Contributor Ray Fister discusses wines for Spring. And a recent cookbook compiles recipes from well-loved creameries around the state. Guests: Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Beats Me (series) Ray Fister, wine contributor Kristine Hansen, author, The