Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : Science writer Mary Roach, talks about some of the interesting discoveries she made while investigating the science of war. Later, we meet the new director of women’s health at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, who says the institution has some work to do in the way it treats female veterans. Plus, we have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula . Guests: Mary Roach, author, Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War Dr. Akeira Johnson, Women’s Health

Friday on Lake Effect: Why the CEO of a Wisconsin-based healthcare cooperative is holding out hope that health care reform could still pass this fall. Later, we'll speak with a couple of people who are trying to call attention to behavioral health supports. We'll catch up with political comedian and Milwaukee native Will Durst; and Bubbler Talk gets up close and personal with the bats in your belfry. Guests: Cathy Mahaffey, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative Steven Dykstra, Milwaukee County

Wednesday on Lake Effect : The rise and fall of a drug dealing operation on Milwaukee’s north side. Later, we meet the new director of women’s health at the Zablocki VA Medical Center and learn what led two women to hike from Milwaukee all the way to Lake Superior. And acclaimed Latino actor Nicholas Rodriguez prepares to take on the iconic role of Skye Masterson in the Milwaukee Rep’s production of Guys and Dolls . Guests: Matt Hrodey, senior editor, Milwaukee Magazine Dr. Akeira Johnson, Women

Thursday on Lake Effect : An update on the efforts to protect the Great Lakes from the invasion of Asian Carp. Later, science writer Mary Roach makes some interesting discoveries in her investigation of the science of war. Our astronomy contributor sheds some light - and some dark - on the fall equinox. And a look at some key places to visit this weekend during Doors Open Milwaukee. Guests: David Hamilton, senior policy director, Nature Conservancy's Great Lakes Project Mary Roach, author, Grunt

Monday on Lake Effect : Writer Evie Perry shares her research on how it works and how it’s challenged in Riverwest. Then, why the diversity of neighborhoods like Sherman Park is an increasingly rare phenomenon in Milwaukee and around the country. And why “onlyness” is a better predictor than “talent” as a way to make a difference. Guests: Evie Perry, author, Live and Let Live: Diversity, Conflict and Community in an Integrated Neighborhood John Gurda, Milwaukee historian Nilofer Merchan, author,

This weekend on Lake Effect : As Milwaukee’s new streetcar line gets closer to completion, we explore the history of streetcars in the United States. Then, how the founder of Wild Space Dance Company thinks about movement. Plus, we have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series Ex Fabula . Guests: Yonah Freemark, creator, The Transport Politic Deb Loewen, founder and artistic director, Wild Space Dance Company Gianofer Fields, material culture contributor, Radio

Friday on Lake Effect : NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins us to sort out the confusing web involving President Trump, Democrats, Republicans, and the future of DACA. Later, WUWM's education reporter opens her reporter's notebook to look at what's happening on the education beat this week. We learn how eating insects could solve global nutrition challenges. Plus, a chat with two members of the US National Speedskating Team training this week in Milwaukee for next year's

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Contributor Dave Kozlowski discusses how farm economics work - from large-scale growers, to smaller producers. Later, a Milwaukee man publishes the remarkable travel journal his father kept on the trip of a lifetime - two months in Europe in 1936. Essayist Lauren Fox writes about her grandparents' decision to leave Europe in the 1930s, and we catch up with the Milwaukee band Dead Horses, who just released a new single. Guests: Dave Kozlowski, Lake Effect agriculture

Thursday on Lake Effect : As fires continue to rage in the western United States, we get some understanding about why massive wildfires are happening with more regularity. Later, one woman’s journey from working as a divorce lawyer to running a natural cleaning products company. And we meet Irish indie band Brave Giant, who made their debut U.S. performance at this year's Irish Fest. Guests: Michael Kodas, author, Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame Ali Florsheim and

Monday on Lake Effect : Why cities around the country are starting to build streetcars. Then, a visit to the Museum of Wisconsin Art with Radio Chipstone , to explore the exhibition of children’s clothes designed by Milwaukee native Florence Eiseman. Plus, we meet the woman responsible for the museum's other exhibition: The Roddis Collection. Later, why it's important to bring children along on trips to other parts of the state, the country, or even the world. Guests: Yonah Freemark, creator,