Lake Effect

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We profile the first two of eight Wisconsinites hoping to secure the Democratic nomination for governor. First, a look at State School Superintendent, Tony Evers followed by a chat with Matt Flynn, former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Our "Beats Me" series joins a group preparing for a swimming race in the Milwaukee River. We take a trip through Milwaukee’s beer & cheese scene, then cellist Robert Cohen describes the pleasures and challenges of

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We profile two of the Wisconsinites vying to be the Democratic nominee for governor. First, we hear from candidate Mike McCabe, founder of the government watchdog group Blue Jean Nation, followed by a conversation with candidate Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Wisconsin Firefighters Union. Our Fit For You segment meets two traveling chefs on a mission, and we celebrate International Cat Day by learning about the feline companions that came to the new world with the

Monday on Lake Effect : A look back at the Republican senatorial debate, which first aired the evening of July 26. "Decision 2018: The Republicans Debate," was recorded live at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. It was cosponsored by WUWM, Today’s TMJ4, WisPolitics, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and USA Today Network. The Moderators were Charles Benson and Shannon Sims of Today’s TMJ4, and Mitch Teich of WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR.

This weekend on Lake Effect : Sunday marks the 6th anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek. We learn what possessed the son of one of the victims to collaborate on a book with a former white supremacist. Then, to honor the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, a Frenchman restores a 1918 Harley Davidson, brings it to the US, and rides it to Milwaukee. On Radio Chipstone, we meet Madison area luthier Alex Hohlstein and learn how he makes pieces of wood sing, Plus we have the

Friday on Lake Effect : Journalist Sarah Kendzior talks about her book of essays, The View From Flyover Country , and the increase in authoritarian policies in the U.S. Then, as the anniversary of the Sikh Temple shooting approaches, Pardeep Kaleka reflects on the life of his father, who was killed in the mass shooting. And Bubbler Talk answers a question that all fair weather baseball fans have: how do the Brewers decide whether to open the roof at Miller Park? Guests: Sarah Kendzior,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A group of Americans talk about their experiences meeting recent U.S. deportees in El Salvador. Later, a local anti-hunger activist authors a children's book, but hopes her efforts go well beyond the printed page. And Milwaukee guitarist extraordinaire Greg Koch shares the creation story of his latest band, the Koch-Marshall Trio. Guests: State Senator LaTonya Johnson; Barbara Mergen Alvarado, Madison Arcatao Sister City Project; Jonathan Solari, Planned Parenthood

Thursday on Lake Effect : A law professor looks at the climate surrounding abortion law as the Supreme Court likely takes a conservative term in the coming months. Then learn how the Milwaukee Public Museum tries to avert a building crisis by planning for a new campus to house its enormous collection. Plus, ahead of her appearances at the State Fair, garden expert Melinda Myers talks about why it’s been a rough summer for the plants we like, but a great summer for the ones we hate. Guests: Peter

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We meet a 2018 recipient of the Shaw Scientist Award and learn how his approach to autism research differs from most other labs. Then, we discover who the real George Washington was when he was a boy and young man. And our Fit for You segment explores Orangetheory, a high intensity workout based on your heartrate. Guests: Ari Rosenberg, neuroscientist Peter Stark, author, Young George Washington : How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father Kristin Johnson

Monday on Lake Effect : A Wisconsin native writes the story of the state's decade-long political transformation for a national audience. Later, we'll meet a Frenchman who is riding a 1918 Harley-Davidson around the country to honor the centennial of the end of World War I. We'll take a trip to Ladies Rock Milwaukee, a weekend-long camp for aspiring adult rockers. And we'll learn why, after 54 years, summer high school baseball in Wisconsin is no more. Guests: Dan Kaufman, author, The Fall of

This weekend on Lake Effect : We speak with the medical director of the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Inclusion Health Clinic - the first here to focus on the medical needs of the LGBTQ community. Plus, we learn how the Milwaukee Pretzel Company twists out thousands of our favorite snack a day, and we’ll have the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Dr. Andrew Petroll, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Inclusion Clinic medical director Matt