Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : The lead author of a survey on police satisfaction in Milwaukee explores the many factors impacting community attitudes toward law enforcement. Later, community members from neighborhoods throughout the city discuss their views on the Milwaukee Police Department and some residents explain why they appreciate the work of a citizen patrol group more than official law enforcement. Plus, meteorologist Mike Westendorf looks at the Easter forecast and the latest episode

Friday on Lake Effect: Our Project Milwaukee series, To Protect and Serve: Police, Community, and a Time of Transition , concludes with a community forum recorded at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum in Milwaukee. It was moderated by Lake Effect's Mitch Teich and WUWM's News Director Ann-Elise Henzl. Guests: Steve DeVougas, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Jamaal Smith, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin Stan Stojkovic, UWM's Helen Bader School of Social Justice Raymond Banks,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Our Project Milwaukee series, To Protect and Serve, continues with a partnership between the Milwaukee police and the Behavioral Health Division. Then, we meet the "Freedom Fighters"; civilians who work independently from police to reduce crime and to improve safety on the city's near north side. As Cirque du Soleil's Corteo prepares to open Thursday evening at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, we speak with artistic director Mark Shaub. And a Wisconsin woman learns that

Thursday on Lake Effect : We catch up with one of the activists behind the 50 Miles More protest, as they return from their walk to Janesville. Then, our Project Milwaukee series continues with a look at the Youth and Police Initiative and how it could help mend community-police relationships. Later, what the Collaborative Community Committee is doing to ensure the Fire and Police Commission is paying attention to residents’ concerns. And we talk with Riverwest artist and gallery owner Mark

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Our Project Milwaukee series, To Protect and Serve , continues with a conversation about police-community relations with Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. Later, one member of a coalition of community groups talks about the long history of contentious police-community relations, and what the path forward might be. We'll explore one possible blueprint - the experience of leaders in Cincinnati. And on a sweeter note, we'll visit a nearly century-old candy shop in

Monday on Lake Effect : Project Milwaukee: To Protect and Serve gets underway with a look at recent data on community attitudes towards law enforcement. Then, we explore an underrated moment in the history of police-community relations: when foot patrols were replaced by patrol cars. Fit For You shines a light on a friendly competition among Milwaukee universities as they take on the Presidential Fitness Test. Plus, why business is on the rise for professional cuddlers. Guests: Joe Cera,

This weekend on Lake Effect : Glowing reviews continue for the Milwaukee Riverwalk after more than 20 years. Then, how the first generation of Italian-American baseball players were pioneers in the sport - and in their families. Radio Chipstone explores the life of a cup of coffee, and we’ll have the latest in our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Kevin Mueller, Milwaukee Magazine Larry Baldassaro, author, Baseball Italian Style: Great Stories Told By Italian American Major Leaguers from

Friday on Lake Effect : A Marquette University student describes some of the many surprising things she learned on a border experience trip to El Paso, Texas. Then, Saehee Chang gives a couple of Lake Effect producers a Korean cooking lesson. Film contributor Dave Luhrssen discusses the new film Annihilation , and Bubbler Talk returns to the scene of the crime. Guests: Ann-Elise Henzl & Audrey Nowakowski, WUWM Kimberly Murillo & Bernado Avilo-Borunda, Marquette University Saehee Chang,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : On the eve of a panel that brings together the four African-Americans who have served as Milwaukee Common Council President, we talk with one of them about history, challenges - and his brief term as mayor. Later, the TV show Wisconsin Foodie celebrates 10 years of celebrating the people who grow, prepare, and consume food here. And from food to drink… we go behind the scenes at a Milwaukee distillery to learn how flouting conventions in the liquor-world can lead to

Thursday on Lake Effect : Student leaders at UW-Milwaukee discuss their work, making sure their peers aren’t going hungry. Then, farmer and contributor Dave Kozlowski talks about the trials and tribulations of growing and harvesting garlic. Minnesota photographer Alec Soth talks about his approach in the field. Plus, a look at one of the many ways NASA's Hubble Telescope has contributed to our understanding of the universe. Guests: Dakota Crowell, UWM’s Student Food Center and Pantry Dave