Lake Effect

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn about an unlikely project to plant rice in southeastern Wisconsin. Then, as Bastille Days gets underway in Milwaukee, we find out why Wisconsin is more French than you might imagine. Plus we'll learn about the place of French food in our culinary landscape of beer and brats and present the latest edition of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Michael Schlappi, Marquette University; Susan Bence, WUWM environmental reporter Anne Leplae and Mary Emory,

Friday on Lake Effect : How meteorologists distinguish between a forecast and a risk assessment when it comes to severe weather. Later, the Full Plate series continues with aquaponics and the work being done in Wisconsin to train the next practitioners world wide. Radio Chipstone talks with one of the leaders of an influential Milwaukee-based children’s clothing company. And for Bastille Day, an interview with a Parisian band that made its Wisconsin debut earlier this summer at Eaux Claires.

Thursday on Lake Effect : How the organization Girls Who Code focuses on getting women into computer science careers. Later, a new game app hopes to get people interested in Milwaukee's water resources. Plus, a conversation with the suburban founders of a new urban charter school, and a local blogger encourages women to change the face of history by sharing their personal stories. Guests: Reshma Saujani, founder, Girls Who Code Michael Timm, co-creator, Water Story MKE Julia Burns and Amber

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Local group launches an unlikely project to plant rice in southeastern Wisconsin. Then, a Marquette researcher delves into the complicated science of gender and performance in sports. A new production by Theatre Red lets women take on some juicy roles, and the Summit Players discuss the challenges of trying to perform Shakespeare, with no amplification, in Wisconsin state parks. Guests: Michael Schlappi, Marquette University Dr. Sandra Hunter, professor, Marquette

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A look at the history and the future of the Oriental Theater, and what Milwaukee Film has planned for the famed space. Then, from movie theaters to movie riffing, Wisconsin native and creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000 , Joel Hodgson, talks about the new live edition of the show. Plus, he discusses how Milwaukee's local news unwittingly led to his movie riffing career. Guests: Jonathan Jackson, Milwaukee Film Dave Luhrssen, arts and entertainment editor, Shepherd

Monday on Lake Effect : One hundred years after the United States entered World War One, Doughboy MIA works to identify our remaining soldiers still missing in action. Later, book critic Jim Higgins takes a turn writing his own book about some notable Wisconsin authors. And acclaimed writer Paul Theroux’s latest novel explores how a large family is a little like a country under dictatorship Guests: Robert Laplander, managing director, Doughboy MIA Jim Higgins, author, Wisconsin Literary

This weekend on Lake Effect : Our Full Plate series continues with urban beekeeper Maggie Stang. Daniel Goldin of Boswell Book Company offers up some summer reading suggestions. Plus, we’ll have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Maggie Stang, urban beekeeper Daniel Goldin, proprietor of Boswell Book Company Leah DeLaney, Ex Fabula co-founder; Bruce Winter, WUWM

Friday on Lake Effect : We learn about an effort in Milwaukee to help medical professionals better identify and treat young victims of human trafficking. Later, have we reached a critical mass of farmers’ markets in Milwaukee, and across the country? Plus, Milwaukee Magazine has suggestions for a cultural summer road trip across Wisconsin, and how Shakespeare in the Park’s production this summer is in part a reaction to a tough time for the world. Guests: Doctor Wendi Ehrman & Doctor Angela

Thursday on Lake Effect : Award-winning novelist Meg Rosoff shares her latest novel on the realities of adulthood, "Jonathan Unleashed." Later, a local former emergency room physicians talks about the transformation of his career, as he now specializes in preventive medicine. And we chat with and hear some songs from Carmel Mikol. The Canadian singer-songwriter and former Racine resident has a new album out called "Daughter of a Working Man." Guests: Meg Rosoff, author, Jonathan Unleashed Dr.

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the story of Sculpture Milwaukee, which adorns Wisconsin Avenue from 6th street to the lake front, plus how one sculpture took its place in the exhibition. Then, Danielle Trussoni’s memoir tells the story of what she thought would be a fairy-tale marriage… but wasn’t. Plus we visit Hartung Park - the once quarry, turned landfill, turned park. Guests: Russell Bowman, Sculpture Milwaukee curator; Roger Machin, Methods & Materials; Philip Stewart,