Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : We discuss the recent BBC documentary Murder in Milwaukee . Then, Fit for You explores dynamic running therapy and what it can do for patients. And ahead of his Wednesday visit to Milwaukee, we chat with cat whisperer Jackson Galaxy about how to best live with the small tigers we call house cats. Guests: Shawnda Payne and Thaddeus Ashford, two of the featured subjects in the BBC documentary Murder in Milwaukee William Pullen, author, Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic

This weekend on Lake Effect : We speak with news analyst Charlie Sykes about the potential impact of Senator Jeff Flake and his loud criticism of President Trump. A pioneering African musician prepares to write the coda for his boundary-breaking half-century career. Then on Radio Chipstone, we meet Wisconsin artist Terese Agnew and learn about her new, collaborative exhibit, “Writing in Stone.” Plus we’ll have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Charlie Sykes, news

Friday on Lake Effect : Lake Effect takes the show on the road with Lake Effect On-Site: Oak Creek , recorded at Three Cellars. We hear tales from when Oak Creek was a sleepy, distant community, without so much as a name to its name. We explore how development is shaping the city, soon to be home to the area's first Ikea store. And we meet Oak Creek musician Eric Look, who is making his way on the local performing arts scene, despite the challenges of autism. Plus, the latest episode of Bubbler

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A look at the global fight against poverty in developing countries, and the misconceptions that remain in the western world. Later, a pioneering African musician prepares to write the coda for his boundary-breaking half-century career. Plus, we learn about the origins of gravitational waves, and a production at the Urban Ecology Center explores how movement and mindfulness can shape how we experience the natural world. Guests: Steve Radelet, professor and director of

Thursday on Lake Effect : News analyst Charlie Sykes talks about the potential impact of Senator Jeff Flake and his loud criticism of President Trump. Then, an in-studio chat and performance from Milwaukee’s Lili K. Later, a look at why the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show still brings in audiences 40 years after its initial release. Plus we'll have a chat with one half of the classical/hip hop duo Black Violin ahead of their weekend performance at the Marcus Center. Guests:

Tuesday on Lake Effect : The race for governor and lieutenant governor is heating up - we'll get analysis of the nascent races from JR Ross of wispolitics.com. Later, a Greendale native talks about the challenges in life that led to a major transformation for her. A play seeks to bring parts of the community together to combat the stigma of mental illness. And 20 year after the success of "A Few Small Repairs", singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin prepares to perform the album in its entirety at

Monday on Lake Effect : We take a look at two new programs which hope to improve the lives of Milwaukeeans by addressing their mental health needs. Then, two Milwaukee women share their stories of how Title IX has influenced their lives in athletics. Plus, a children’s book illustrator shares his appreciation for an artist who came before him - Virginia Lee Burton - and what made her so great. Guests: Dr. Dmitri Topitzes & Dr. Joshua Mersky, Institute for Child and Family Well-Being Bernell

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn why there's a lot at stake from redeveloping the Milwaukee neighborhood of Westlawn Gardens. Then, as Blade Runner 2049 plays in theaters across the country, it's inevitable that there are comparisons to the 1982 original. It's also inevitable that not all of those comparisons are favorable. We'll hear what film contributor Dave Luhrssen makes of the long awaited sequel. Plus we'll have the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests:

Friday on Lake Effect : How the Panama Papers impacted the public view of offshore finance. Later, an unusual sports memoir about the life of an athlete who landed somewhere in between success and failure. Then, a look at the nature of traditional music with the members of the Irish Band Skipper’s Alley, and Bubbler Talk talks about how we talk . Guests: Marina Walker Guevara, deputy director, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Phil Gaimon, former professional road cyclist and

Thursday on Lake Effect : The daughter of a Milwaukee civil rights icon edits her dad’s writings . Later, Wisconsin will crown a high school mountain bike champion this weekend. But competition isn’t at the heart of the league. Plus, drummer John Sparrow describes his prophetic moment when he saw a Violent Femmes concert in high school. And six women of a certain age will be on stage this weekend in a stereotype-defying dance performance. Guests: Daphne Barbee-Wooten, editor, Justice for All: