Thursday on Lake Effect : We feature the second of two interviews with people attending a retreat for gay priests this week in Racine. Sports contributor Shaun Ranft joins us to look back at everything that went right for the Brewers in September, and how they line up against their playoff opponents, the Colorado Rockies. Plus ukulele ambassador Lil’ Rev shares some songs and talks about how the instrument made Americans participants in music, rather than observers. Guests: Father Michael

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A gay priest talks about the experience of participating in a Wisconsin retreat with others in his situation. Then, just six percent of Milwaukee Public School teachers are black and Latino men. A look at what's keeping men of color from becoming teacher and what's being done to change these obstacles. Plus, our Informed Voter series returns and answers a handful of listener questions about registering to vote, the voting process, and what’s on the ballot. Guests:

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Former Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett believes other mid-sized metro areas like Milwaukee can draw some valuable lessons from his city's rebirth. Later, why the stars of the Milwaukee Rep's production of "Guards at the Taj" say their roles are more than just another couple of acting gigs. And for her new book, writer Stacy DeKeyser draws on her dad's stories of growing up in Milwaukee in the 1940s and '50s. Guests: Mick Cornett, former mayor, Oklahoma City Owa’Aìs

Monday on Lake Effect : A documentary by a Wisconsin native takes a deep dive into the world of dark money in politics. Then we learn about one school’s efforts to hire teachers as diverse as its student body, and our On That Note contributor discusses the place of arrangements in classical music. Plus, a Wisconsin native produces a documentary on some of the first American women to serve in the military. Guests: Kimberly Reed, "Dark Money" director Emily Files, WUWM education reporter Robert

This weekend on Lake Effect : Lake Effect ’s Bonnie North (in Europe on a fellowship) brings us an interview with a former Green Party member of the German parliament who is troubled by the state of populism in the country. Then, Atlas Obscura founder Dylan Thuras talks about how travel can benefit our minds as well as spur a spirit of adventure in all of us. Plus we’ll have the latest in our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Bonnie North, Lake Effect; Ozcan Mutlu, former Green Party

Friday on Lake Effect : A look at Wisconsin’s economic recovery since the Recession of 2008 and the people who have been left behind. Then, a Milwaukee researcher studies alternative treatments for Group B Strep infections in pregnant women. And Wisconsin singer-songwriter Willy Porter commemorates the 25th anniversary of his album, "Dog Eared Dream." Guests: Laura Dresser, associate director, COWS Dr. Lisa Hansen, college of nursing, Marquette University Willy Porter and John Calarco, musicians

Thursday on Lake Effect : Atlas Obscura founder Dylan Thuras talks about spurring a spirit of adventure in all of us. Then, how gravity plays a vital role in holding planets together, but only to a point. Plus choreographer Chelsea Hoy talks about making Irish dance interesting while keeping it authentic. Guests: Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura co-founder & author of "The Atlas Obscura Explorers’ Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid " Jean Creighton, astronomy contributor Chelsea Hoy,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : One of the members of the so-called Milwaukee 14 remembers the day 50 years ago when he and others broke into a government office building, burned draft records, and were arrested. Later, our film contributor says the new Amazon Studio release, "Life Itself," deserves a better fate than the reception it has received so far. And a Milwaukee actor has taken it upon himself to share the life and work of author, poet, and editor Carl Sandburg, who once called Milwaukee

Tuesday on Lake Effect : How scientists have changed their approach to considering traumatic head injuries. Then, a UW Milwaukee professor looks at how our culture discusses motherhood. Later, the history of cats in the United States and how they went from street animals to human companions over the last century. Plus, the people behind a western Wisconsin soda company talk about the state of the industry. Guests: Dr. Michael McCrea, neuopsychology consultant for the Green Bay Packers Leslie

Monday on Lake Effect : A local economist explains his algorithm for calculating Governor Scott Walker’s impact on job creation. Then, a national expert talks about strategies for addressing trauma in Milwaukee - we examine the intersection of race and education. Plus we learn why UWM's campus is especially welcoming to the LGBTQ+ population. Guests: Bruce Thompson, MSOE/Urban Milwaukee Jim Wallis, Sojourners; Teran Powell, WUWM Race &Ethnicity reporter Art Cyr, Carthage College Jen Murray,