Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : We talk with the medical director of the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Inclusion Health Clinic. It’s the first clinic here to focus on the medical needs of the LGBTQ community. Later, our innovation feature, “How Did You Do That?,” speaks with a nurse who transformed her career to work in technology. We learn why Antarctica is a perfect place to study neutrinos, and essayist Linda Flashinski reflects on a hero among us. Guests: Dr. Andrew Petroll, Froedtert

This weekend on Lake Effect : Writer John Gurda trains his historical eye on how water has literally and figuratively shaped Milwaukee. Then, writer Pamela Druckerman goes in search of when and how, exactly, she turned into a grown-up. Plus we’ll have the latest in our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: John Gurda, author, Milwaukee: A City Built on Water Pamela Druckerman, author, There Are No Grown-Ups: A Midlife Coming-of-Age Story Leah DeLaney, Ex Fabula co-founder; Rachel Owens, WUWM

Friday on Lake Effect : We visit a Milwaukee garden that area veterans tend to help them cope with mental health issues. Then, ahead of the World Cup Final on Sunday, we talk with philosopher and soccer (football) fan Simon Critchley about the the fine line between dread and hope that all sports fans experience while watching their favorite teams. Plus, Bubbler Talk finds out why there are colorful fish painted on some of our sidewalks, and the Milwaukee-based Claudia Johnson Band performs some

Thursday on Lake Effect : We meet David Wagner, whose Milwaukee-based art exhibition company has placed shows across the country, including one currently on view in Green Bay. Then, we meet the creator of that exhibit, arctic explorer, filmmaker, and artist Cory Trepanier. Milwaukee Magazine's dining critic and Lake Effect contributor Ann Christenson seizes the day with an al fresco meal, and why the Wisconsin State Park System wants the motley crew of Summit Players to perform Shakespeare in

Tuesday on Lake Effect : How reform to Wisconsin’s expungement law could make the difference for jobless people in the Milwaukee area. Then, a look at some of the lesser-known aspects of criminal sentencing, known as “collateral consequences.” Wisconsin writer David McGlynn talks about his parenting memoir. And film contributor Dave Luhrssen discusses the look and feel of French films. Guests: Joe Peterangelo, Wisconsin Policy Forum Jack Chin, professor, UC-Davis David McGlynn, author, One Day

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A look at the goals of the Slow Food movement in the United States. Then, the author of a book about ice cream explains why she decided to spend some significant time in Milwaukee. Later, how a local effort is getting more people into Milwaukee County's parks. Plus, we take a ride in the tiniest French care in Milwaukee. Guests: Jennifer Casey, Wisconsin Governor, Slow Food USA Amy Ettinger, author, Sweet Spot: An Ice Cream Binge Across America Eddee Daniel, board

Monday on Lake Effect : Writer John Gurda trains his historical eye on how water has literally and figuratively shaped Milwaukee. Then, a Milwaukee author talks about his biography of Herbet Hoover, which he hopes will change perspectives on the oft maligned president. Plus, a look at the obscure story of a famous philosopher's night in Milwaukee. Guests: John Gurda, author, Milwaukee: A City Built on Water Glean Jeansonne, author, Herbert Hoover: A Life Dr. James Mathew, cardiologist and expert

This weekend on Lake Effect : We’ve all heard the apocryphal George Washington cherry tree story, but on today’s show writer and Wisconsin native Peter Stark tells the tales of the real young George Washington. Film contributor Dave Luhrssen reflects on why a soft-spoken and gentle man in a zip up cardigan playing with puppets - and the documentary about him - has touched so many people. Plus we have the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Peter Stark, author, Young

Friday on Lake Effect : A leading Milwaukee expert on concussions and traumatic brain injury talks about the rapid change of pace in his field. Later, former BoDeans front man Sam Llanas responds to public allegations he sexually abused the stepdaughter of a former bandmate. We'll get a preview of this month's Milwaukee Magazine cover story, and Bubbler Talk returns to an iconic Milwaukee tavern. Guests: Michael McCrea, Medical College of Wisconsin Sam Llanas, musician Carole Nicksin, Milwaukee

Thursday on Lake Effect : We speak with Bill Siemering, one of the people who shaped NPR and its signature show, All Things Considered , about the formative days of the network. Then we learn how a Midwestern teenager's obsession with the Golden Age of Hollywood turned into a book 40 years later. Plus an engineer from Trek Bikes talks about how a bike works with how it looks. Guests: Bill Siemering, Wyncote Foundation Dave Fantle, author, Hollywood Heyday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age