Lake Effect

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We revisit our conversation with writer and gerrymandering expert Dave Daley, as the US Supreme Court decides to hear Wisconsin’s redistricting case. Later, we explore the impact of the latest version of the GED test, which many consider more difficult than previous tests. And a new exhibit exposes the animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo from the inside out. Guests: Dave Daley, author, Ratf -- ed: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy Edgar

Monday on Lake Effect : Are our respective economic fortunes pushing the United States and China towards war? What an ancient Greek tells us about the dynamic. Later, Milwaukee native and former TV writer Susan Silver describes her Hollywood memoir, Hot Pants in Hollywood . And a film critic contextualizes the success of Wonder Woman and its director. Guests: Graham Allison, author, Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’ Trap? Susan Silver, author, Hot Pants in Hollywood: Sex

This weekend on Lake Effect : Architecture critic Tom Bamberger explains why he thinks the design of the new Northwestern Mutual tower works so well. Then, author Marnie Mamminga and her husband find themselves with a flat tire in the northwoods of Wisconsin - and find they have to actually use the owner’s manual. Radio Chipstone visits the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend to explore the exhibition of children’s clothes designed by Milwaukee native Florence Eiseman, and we present the latest

Friday on Lake Effect : As the Wisconsin Assembly calls for a new constitutional convention, a law professor weighs in on the many unknowns that would surround it. Then, we learn about the newly formed Milwaukee Area Science Advocates, a group dedicated to furthering evidence based public policy. Later, writer Anna Blessing explains why she believes what farmers in the Midwest are doing is nothing less than heroic. And violinist Rachel Barton Pine discusses the driving force behind the music of

Thursday on Lake Effect : An Army veteran talks about serving in the complicated era of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell." Later, how trauma-informed care can be applied in school settings to help struggling students. Plus, Milwaukee Magazine profiles five Milwaukee neighborhoods on the rise and why almost all of the Museum of Wisconsin Art has been given over to fashion this summer. Guests: Christine Black, army veteran and director of Military and Veteran Services at Marywood University Jim Henry, co

Wednesday on Lake Effect : The VA Medical Center teams up with UW-Milwaukee resources to explore mental health issues in LGBT veterans. Later, writer Marnie Mamminga talks about seeing essay material in the world around her. And musician and contributor Mike Mangione talks about the hard truth he uncovered in conversation with another Lake Effect regular, singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey. Guests: Dan Flave-Novak, LGBT Mental Health post-doctoral fellow; Raymond Konz-Krzyminski, social worker,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Former US Attorney Jim Santelle reflects on three decades in public service, and on the investigations that led him to resign two years ago. Then, our Full Plate series continues with a conversation with local farmer David Kozlowski, and film critic Dave Luhrssen explains why he enjoys T2 Trainspotting even more than the original. Guests: Jim Santelle, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin David Kozlowski, co-owner, Pinehold Gardens Dave Luhrssen,

Monday on Lake Effect : Our summer long agriculture series, Full Plate, continues with an exploration of how food, culture and memory intertwine. Then, Margaret Rozga looks back a half-century to the Milwaukee open housing marches she participated in. And, 20 years of being a female person of color in the workforce created some challenges for Mary Dowell. She hopes others can learn from her experiences. Guests: Jennifer Jordan, author, Edible Memory: The Lure of Heirloom Tomatoes & Other

This weekend on Lake Effect : We introduce our first installment in a summer long series on the past, present and future of agriculture in southeastern Wisconsin. Later, Australian writer Graeme Simsion knows his latest novel isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s OK with the conversations that will come out of it. Plus, we’ll have the latest edition of our story-telling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: Kyle Cherek, Wisconsin Foodie/ Lake Effect contributor Jenny Benjamin, poet Graeme Simsion, author,

Friday on Lake Effect : Our Full Plate series on agriculture in southeastern Wisconsin continues with a trip through the forest with a group of foragers. We discuss the 30 year history of Milwaukee's PrideFest, which returns this weekend. World-famous pop artist Peter Max talks about his work, ahead of his gallery show in Milwaukee. And a special Bubbler Talk takes a deep dive into Milwaukee's love affair with frozen custard. Guests: Michael Jozwik, forager Mikhail Takach and Jorna Taylor,