Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : News analyst Charlie Sykes puts Paul Ryan’s sudden announcement in context. Then, a look at some of the steps Danceworks takes to protect secret holder in its new production, Secrets of the Wide Sky. Later, why Thornton Wilder's Our Town is still relevant after 80 years and countless productions. And Wisconsin writer Rebecca Brown draws on two compelling personal stories to inform her new novel. Guests: Charlie Sykes, political commentator Dani Kuepper, artistic

Wednesday on Lake Effect : How the PERVADE project hopes to answer some of the difficult ethical quandaries presented by big data collection. Then, a look at some of the best areas for homebuying in the Milwaukee-area. Later, a preview of the Cinelatino Hispanic Film Festival and how bassist Anthony Russell came to combine traditional European Jewish music with African-American spirituals. Guests: Michael Zimmer, PERVADE Kristine Hansen, writer Nancy Hernandez, CineLatino Hispanic Film Festival;

Tuesday on Lake Effect : One of the survivors of the shooting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School talks about their experience. Later, we hear the little-told story of the Milwaukee County Zoo’s library. Cartoonist - and Milwaukee native - Paul Noth explains why the "Peanuts" cartoons had such a large impact on him and his generation. Plus, legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb joins us ahead of a performance at the Pabst Theatre. Guests: Randi Patregnani, student and shooting survivor Mary

Monday on Lake Effect : A look at how a change to Wisconsin's FoodShare eligibility may have led to thousands leaving the program. Then, a Turkish journalist shares some cautionary words about the erosion of press freedoms. Later, we learn some strategies for avoiding fraud and other scams this tax filing season. Plus, an inside look at the creation of a Wisconsin icon: the cheesehead. Guests: Jabril Faraj, reporter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service; Derek Osborne, disabled veterand an former

This weekend on Lake Effect : Historian Reggie Jackson examines the roots of segregation in Milwaukee. Then, this week's Radio Chipstone explores the history of black, male suffrage in the state of Wisconsin. Plus, we hear the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: Reggie Jackson, head griot, America's Black Holocaust Museum Gianofer Fields, Radio Chipstone ​; Dr. Christy Clark-Pujara, Afro-American studies program, UW-Madison Ex Fabula

Thursday on Lake Effect : Wisconsin is the largest producer of cranberries in the world, but new tariffs may impact their ability to grow in international markets. The executive director of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association discusses how tariffs may impact local growers. Then, we hear from some of the demonstrators who traveled to D.C. for the "March For Our Lives. Later, a look at a new play at First Stage Theatre, which uses community stories as the basis for the characters and

Friday on Lake Effect : Award winning filmmaker and Milwaukee native John Ridley talks about the new creative hub he’s starting in an old Pabst Brewery building. Then, chemotherapy can be a life-saver, but it takes a toll on a person’s body. Now, a Milwaukee researcher is doing pioneering work on how chemotherapy affects a patient’s cognitive abilities. Plus, concert pianist and Carthage College faculty member Wael Farouk prepares to play all five Beethoven concertos in one evening. Guests: John

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We remember the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination. We hear from his youngest daughter, Dr. Bernice King, who was in Milwaukee last month to speak about his legacy at the Pabst Theatre, and from essayist Marnie Maminga, who recalls her 1968 spring break in Washington, DC that erupted into riots after King's death. Later, we meet Waukesha resident and lawyer Jonathan Ficke who has won a prestigious science fiction short story

Monday on Lake Effect : How the evolving economic climate is affecting the retirement and financial services firm, TIAA. Later, Milwaukee writer Liam Callanan talks about his new novel and the heroine at the heart of the story. Plus, cellist Robert Cohen prepares to perform all of Johann Sebastian Bach’s six suites for unaccompanied cello in one evening. Guests: Roger Ferguson, CEO, TIAA Art Cyr, director, Clausen Center for World Business Liam Callanan, author, Paris By The Book Robert Cohen,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We explore the continuing work of community prosecutors in Milwaukee despite lack of funding. Then, the story behind Milwaukee Magazine ’s redesign. Later, Renaissance Theaterworks explores the nature of success in the 1982 play Top Girls . And we learn why a post-apocalyptic novel was a perfect title to unite the community of Shorewood. Guests: Marti Mikkelson, WUWM Carole Nicksin, editor-in-chief, Milwaukee Magazine Susan Fete , Karissa Murrell Myers, Elyse Edelman,