Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : A preview of WUWM's series on human trafficking in Milwaukee. Then, how marketing practices are impacting tobacco use in communities of color. A Milwaukee engineer helps a Guatemalan community recover from a devastating volcano. Plus, a Native-American fiber arts exhibit in Cedarburg makes the case that visitors are seeing more than pretty objects. Guests: Maayan Silver, general assignment reporter Dr. Daniel Giovenco, assistant professor, Columbia University’s Mailman

This weekend on Lake Effect : Lake Effect records in front of a live audience the Near South Side of Milwaukee, at Latino Arts in the city's Walker Square neighborhood. Journalist Adam Carr joins us to talk about how the area has evolved over decades. Then, a look at the work of the Layton Boulevard West Neighbors. Later, one of the owners and operators of Purple Door Ice Cream, talks about their decision to start their storefront in Walker's Point. Author and essayist Mel Miskimen talks about

Friday on Lake Effect : We meet the filmmaker behind the documentary, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom . Later, as the real estate market heats up in various parts of town, the competition for what were once thought of as “starter homes” can become fierce. Bubbler Talk shares a lion of a tale from the Milwaukee Public Library, and musician Peter Mulvey offers a selection of tunes from his new album and talks about his writing process. Guests: Yeruba Richen, filmmaker, The Green Book: Guide to

Thursday on Lake Effect : We learn how two area colleges are aiming to alleviate the nursing shortage in Wisconsin. UW-Milwaukee architecture students work on a design for a solar home, and think about how it would affect its inhabitants. Then, what the most important thing actor Scott Greer learned in performing an audience-interactive, one-person play. Plus, our Radio Chipstone series delves into “Tramp Art.” Guests: Kara Groom, Mount Mary University; Michele Nelson, Waukesha County Technical

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A look at how housing can impact children’s health and some ways of solving this complex issue. Later, what attracts scientist Mark Siddall to creepy things like leeches and parasites, and why we should care about them, too. We take a look at the latest production from Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Plus, Marcus Theaters celebrates their third year of the CineLatino festival, now expanding beyond South Shore Cinema. Guests: Dr. Megan Sandel, professor of pediatrics and

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Political writer Dan Kaufman looks at the legacy of a tumultuous decade in Wisconsin politics. Then, a researcher examines how workplaces are segregated in U.S. cities including Milwaukee. We talk with nationally renowned dancer and Brookfield native Emily Schoen, who helped kick off UPAF's annual campaign. Plus how a Milwaukee woman learns to thrive in the aftermath of tragedy. Guests: Dan Kaufman, author, The Fall of Wisconsin Matthew Hall, Cornell University Emily

Monday on Lake Effect : Lake Effect records in front of a live audience the Near South Side of Milwaukee, at Latino Arts in the city's Walker Square neighborhood. Journalist Adam Carr joins us to talk about how the area has evolved over decades. Then, a look at the work of the Layton Boulevard West Neighbors. Later, one of the owners and operators of Purple Door Ice Cream, talks about their decision to start their storefront in Walker's Point. Author and essayist Mel Miskimen talks about her new

This weekend on Lake Effect : We get a view from Britain on the reality of the Brexit chaos there from former BBC reporter Claire Bolderson. Then our environmental reporter explores why birds look forward to Spring as much as the rest of us do, and how the Lambarena is an exuberant fusion of classical ballet and African dance. Plus Radio Chipstone delves into “Tramp Art.” Guests: Claire Bolderson, journalist Susan Bence/Beats Me Gianofer Fields, material culture contributor; Taylor Wright

Friday on Lake Effect : A legal expert discusses the immigration debate in the United States, and explains that understanding how our system works is crucial to understanding how to frame the conversation. Then, dining critic Ann Christenson explains why the mushroom business is growing for some Milwaukee-area chefs. Next Act Theatre's latest production explores the questions that arise when we lose a parent. Plus, Bubbler Talk tells the story of a notorious bank riot that rocked Milwaukee in

Thursday on Lake Effect : We take a look at new data that quantifies the concentrated disadvantages of one Milwaukee neighborhood. Mount Mary University develops a program specifically to help students who haven’t chosen a major, and the Riverwest Band Pay the Devil brings us their version of bluegrass - a genre they affectionately call Punkgrass or Riotgrass. Guests: Marc Levine, UW-Milwaukee professor emeritus of history, economic development and urban studies Christine Pharr, Mount Mary