Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : A look at some of the lesser-known aspects of criminal sentencing and impact of collateral consequences. Then, astronaut Kathy Sullivan describes the unique feeling of walking in space. Later, a look at sports through a philosophical filter and cellist Robert Cohen discusses his work with the Fine Arts Quartet. Guests: Jack Chin, University of California - Davis Kathy Sullivan, former astronaut Simon Critchley, author, What We Think About When We Think About Soccer Robert

This weekend on Lake Effect : How a Milwaukee college is setting out to measure whether its graduates are truly ready for the work world. Then, film critic Dave Luhrssen says the film Lady Bird represents a triumph for coming-of-age films, and for its director, Greta Gerwig. Plus, we have the latest editions of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Carole Chabries, Alverno College Dave Luhrssen, Lake Effect film contributor Matt McHugh & Gianofer Fields, Radio

Friday on Lake Effect : We'll visit the completely revamped Food Lab at Mount Mary University and learn how it’s integrated with the wider community. We look back on four decades of “A Christmas Carol” at the Milwaukee Rep and meet the muralist and designer responsible for the set and the unique lobby art for InTandem Theatre’s new production. Bubbler Talk answers another listener question about the Milwaukee area, and Oscar-winning and now Grammy-nominated composer Justin Hurwitz talks about

Wednesday on Lake Effect : How a Milwaukee college is setting out to study how prepared its graduates really are for the work world; Plus, the role schools play in not just academic learning, but social-emotional learning, as well. We'll get a snapshot of the opioid crisis affecting the Milwaukee community; and a conversation with the director of Skylight Music Theatre's hit production of the musical, "Annie." Guests: Carole Chabries, Alverno College Chester Finn, Fordham Institute Edgar Mendez,

Thursday on Lake Effect : A former policy advisor to Robert Kennedy describes what he sees as the criminalization of poverty in America. Then, one scientist looks at competing views of the impact of a proposed golf course development in Kohler. Theatre critic Dave Begel discusses some of the latest series of Fall season openings on stages around Milwaukee. Plus, how a picture of NASA scientist Margaret Hamilton sitting next to a stack of computer code gave a Madison children’s book author the

Monday on Lake Effect : Reporter Rachel Morello answers a listener question about education in her newest “Beats Me” segment. Then, in an era of fad diets and pseudo-science, the founder of a new start-up wants to put your genome to work to help you decide what to eat. Tony Macaulay explains his work to stop the sectarian violence in his home city of Belfast in the 1980s, and we learn how a tiger moth’s ability to defend against its greatest predator has impacted its evolution. Guests: Rachel

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A report released today by the US/Canadian International Joint Commission today looks at the challenges faced by the Great Lakes as well as some of the success stories in recent years. Then, we talk with Nobel-prize winning physicist John Mather about the James Webb telescope and why despite political squabbling, he’s not discouraged by current attitudes towards science. Writer David Barclay Moore took inspiration from the kids he taught in some of New York’s most

This weekend on Lake Effect : We take a look at the ACLU’s nationwide push to strengthen its political influence. We get a preview of the roller coaster ride that is the Milwaukee Reps’ new production of Holmes & Watson that just keeps accelerating, plus we’ll have the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Faiz Shakir, National Political Director, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Mark Corkins and Norman Moses, actors, Holmes and Watson Deserae Constantineau, Ex

Friday on Lake Effect : We feature an hour-long special Across the Divide: a Critical Conversation on Next Steps for Foxconn . The event was presented in collaboration with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and recorded on-site at the Prairie School in Wind Point. We’ll look at the ramifications of the massive planned factory in Racine County in areas like education, the environment, and how a regional transportation component could be important. Lake Effect 's Mitch Teich and the Milwaukee Journal

Thursday on Lake Effect : It's a food themed show for Thanksgiving. Contributor Kyle Cherek kicks things off by explaining the history of some of the traditional foods we serve today. Then, contributor Dave Kozlowski says when you do sit down to your holiday meal, thank a Wisconsin farmer. We meet a Chicago man who has stepped up the vending machine game with his business Farmer's Fridge, and how a Milwaukee area woman learned how food can be a powerful complement to traditional medicine. Guests