Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : Community leader Reggie Jackson discusses his work with America’s Black Holocaust Museum and his research into the roots of segregation in Milwaukee. Then, cellist Robert Cohen talks about his experience relearning a piece of music he hasn’t played in 25 years, a process he finds intriguing. And Milwaukee native Jeff Castelaz, formerly of Elektra Records, explains why he left his job there to return to his first love: managing bands like the Dropkick Murphys. Guests:

This weekend on Lake Effect : Our series on agriculture in Wisconsin looks at how consumer trends are changing the grocery business. Then, we catch up with comedian Michael Ian Black, who's in town Sunday evening to close out the Milwaukee Comedy Festival. Plus, Radio Chipstone remembers the Milwaukee riot of 1967 and we'll have the latest edition of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: David Livingston, DJL Research Michael Ian Black , comedian; Matt Kemple, comedy contributor; Rachel

Friday on Lake Effect : A look back at some of our favorite food interviews, including a conversation with chef and author Pati Jinich, who shares her unique cultural heritage and we learn about the bold flavors of Mexican-Jewish cuisine. Then, Indian cookbook author and TV host Alamelu Vairvaran discusses easy ways to make great Indian food. The author of a new book about ice cream throughout America talks about Milwaukee's custard scene. Guests: Pati Jinich, author, Mexican Today: New and

Thursday on Lake Effect : Today on the show, we explore the many ways in which journeys – both physical and mental – can shape us. First, we learn how an introvert came to enjoy the interactions he had with people over the course of a cross-country bike trip. Then a Milwaukee man publishes the remarkable travel journal his father kept on the trip of a lifetime - two months in Europe in 1936. Plus we learn how a cross-country trek by two Wisconsin veterans and helped them deal with the aftermath

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A look at the noble goals of Slow Food USA and the importance of heritage crops. Then, writer Anna Blessing explains why she believes farmers in our region are accomplishing feats that are nothing less than heroic. Plus, a Milwaukee writer's new book highlights the science behind food preservation. Guests: Jennifer Casey, Wisconsin Governor of Slow Food USA Mike "Mushroom Mike" Jozwik, local forager Anna Blessing, author, Locally Grown Christina Ward, author,

Monday on Lake Effect : We look at the legacy of the last socialist mayor of a major U.S. city: former Milwaukee Mayor, Frank Zeidler. Later, the similarities between an African-American barbershop and a Kosher butcher shop next door in Sherman Park. Plus, why almost all of the Museum of Wisconsin Art has been given over to fashion this summer. Australian writer, Graeme Simsion, says he knows his latest novel isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s happy with the conversations it will spark.

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A recap of some of our favorite interviews from Full Plate: our summer long series on agriculture in southeastern Wisconsin. First, a look back at our conversation with food contributor Kyle Cherek, who takes a deep dive into the history of Wisconsin agriculture. Then, we learn about an unlikely project to plant rice in southeastern Wisconsin and get a lesson on dairy economics. Plus, why bees need cities and cities need bees. Guests: Kyle Cherek, Lake Effect food

This weekend on Lake Effect : Author Kristin Hannah talks about The Nightingale , her novel of women in the French Resistance during World War II. Then, the difference a four-legged, furry concierge can make for guests at a Milwaukee hotel. Writer Marnie Mamminga discusses On a Clear Night , a collection of essays that include reminiscences of her time in the northwoods. Plus, the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: Kristin Hannah, author, The Nightingale Millie, mini

Friday on Lake Effect : Filmmaker Keith McQuirter discusses his documentary Milwaukee 53206, which tackles the subject of mass incarceration through the lens of the families it affects. Then, noted cinematographer Kirsten Johnson reflects on the power of imagery. Later, a documentary gives new insights into a Milwaukee native, the late war correspondent Dicky Chapelle. Plus, a lesson on the anatomy of a music video. Guests: Keith McQuirter, filmmaker, Milwaukee 53206: A Community Serves Time

Thursday on Lake Effect : Our agriculture series, Full Plate, continues with a conversation about Young Farmers MKE, a program that teaches kids about nutrition, ecology, and horticulture. Lake Effect contributor Dave Begel talks about Wisconsin’s theater scene, and we catch up with the mostly Milwaukee-based band The Wooldridge Brothers as they get ready to launch their latest album. Guests: Nick DeMarsh, Young Farmers MKE Dave Begel, Lake Effect theater contributor Scott & Brian Wooldridge