Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect : Writer Zach Brooke talks about the philosophy that guides Reggie Moore and the Office of Violence Prevention that he heads. Then, a look ahead to this weekend and celebrations of two groups of important pollinators: bees and migratory birds. Following the death of an influential French chef, Paul Bartolotta reflects on why the French have such an outsized role in food. Plus comedy writer, Milwaukee-native, and Marquette graduate Jeannie Gaffigan reflects on a lifetime of

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Israeli doctors give some insight into their work with people who continue to live in war-torn Syria. We learn how partnerships are allowing the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center to learn about the history of its land. Then, the founder of Express Yourself Milwaukee talks about using the arts to reach kids in a variety of challenging settings, including prison. Plus, mystery novelist Patricia Skalka talks about the surprise inspiration for her latest Door County mystery.

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We listen back to our latest Across the Divide conversation recorded last week in partnership with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We’ll update the Foxconn story with a panel of reporters who have covered the story from its political implications, to financial questions, to its potential impact on the air and Lake Michigan. Moderators: Erin Richards, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Mitch Teich, WUWM Guests: Susan Bence, WUWM Rick Romell, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jason Stein

Monday on Lake Effect : CEO of the financial services firm TIAA, Roger Ferguson, talks about the winding road that lead him to his position today. Later, an arctic explorer explains why he and his partner decided to take their children along for their expeditions. We learn about novelist Cynthia Swanson’s latest period piece set in 1960s Door County, and Bel Canto Chorus presents a concert about Milwaukee’s immigrant experiences. Guests: Roger Ferguson, TIAA financial services firm CEO Cory

This weekend on Lake Effect : We blow our tops with former volcanologist George Stone and learn a little about the inner-workings of a volcano. Then, a Milwaukee researcher explores how motherhood has been used as a tool to influence public opinion. Essayist Kirsten Wisniewski relates a Mother’s Day story encountered on a train in Wales. And the latest in our storytelling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: George Stone, volcanologist Leslie Harris, president, Organization for Research on Women and

Friday on Lake Effect : A look back at some of our stories recognized with awards from our peers in the broadcasting world. First, founding CEO of the Malala Fund talks about constructive anger and how to channel energy into activism. Then, as the U.S. debates the plight of refugees, a former refugee from Bosnia relates the harrowing story of her escape, years ago. Later, we learn how performing Shakespeare literally changed the life of one military veteran. Plus, our Bubbler Talk series takes a

Thursday on Lake Effect : The Trump Administration’s new guidelines for the Title Ten funding program prompts a lawsuit from Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Then, a Milwaukee researcher explores the influence of motherhood over the years. We speak with film contributor Dave Luhrssen about Avengers: Infinity War. Plus writer Denise Kiernan explains why she was so intrigued by the colossal Biltmore Estate mansion in North Carolina. Guests: Kinsey Hasstedt, Guttmacher Institute; Maayan Silver,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : There’s a major nursing shortage looming in Wisconsin, and we’ll get two views of the profession on today’s show. First, Mount Mary University teams with two area community colleges to increase the number of bachelor’s degree nurses in the region. Plus, the nursing shortage is just one of the issues Christie Watson addresses in a new memoir about the 20 years she spent in the profession. And singer-songwriter Mark Erelli celebrates the tradition of the mixtape with his

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum evaluates the future of Milwaukee County’s 90-year old Public Safety Building and how it could be replaced. Later, a new book and photography exhibit spotlights the work of a longtime train photographer who once called Milwaukee home. Plus, a conversation with legendary singer Johnny Mathis, ahead of his concert at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee. Guests: Rob Henken, president, Wisconsin Policy Forum Kevin Keefe and Scott

Monday on Lake Effect : We speak with the founder of a humanitarian group about what he means by his call to "think human." Cellist Robert Cohen remembers the experience of performing music for audiences behind the Iron Curtain. Plus, the heroine in Milwaukee writer Liam Callanan's new novel dreams of Paris - and then one day finds herself there. Guests: Claudia Delgadillo, A Day Without Latinos feature Raveen Arora, Think Human Global Initiative founder & CEO Robert Cohen, cellist Liam