Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect : How creating a weather forecast has changed in an era with so much data. Then, what attracts audiences to the musical acts at the Jazz Estate on Milwaukee’s East Side. And from jazz to surf rock - how Milwaukee’s Revomatics evolved for their second album. Guests: Mike Westendorf, operations manager, Innovative Weather at UW-Milwaukee Christianna Fritz, poet John Dye, owner, Jazz Estate The Revomatics

This weekend on Lake Effect : In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, one local educator discusses what he loves about teaching and some of the challenges he faces. Then, an exhibit at the Racine Art Museum features pieces from the Works Progress Administration, a federal program that helped employ artists during the Great Depression. Plus, we have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: Julio Pabon, music teacher, Lancaster School Bruce Pepich,

Friday on Lake Effect : The Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation takes center stage in a series by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Then, how the members of the Milwaukee Museum Mile benefit from their coalition. Later, we bring you the latest piece in our Bubbler Talk series and look at a new comedic musical which draws inspiration from contentious town-halls. Guests: Dan Bice, reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Kevin Walzak, board member, North Point Lighthouse Bubbler Talk Pam Parker, Lake

Thursday on Lake Effect : We look at the week in politics with Ruth Conniff of The Progressive, starting with the firing of FBI Director James Comey. We examine the role the group College Possible played in the college career of several young Milwaukeeans. Plus, an essayist recounts an unusual lesson ahead of Mother’s Day and jazz trumpet player Eric Jacobson joins us in our performance studio. Guests: Ruth Conniff, news analyst Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Cari Taylor

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle reflects on three decades in public service and the investigation that led him to resign two years ago. Then, actor Sonia Manzano talks about her time playing "Maria" on Sesame Street and the lasting impact on the children's show. Plus, an exhibit at the Racine Art Museum features pieces from the Works Progress Administration, a federal program that helped employ artists during the Great Depression. Guests: Jim Santelle, former U.S.

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Researchers at UW-Milwaukee look at the long-term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Then, in honor of national teacher appreciation week, we talk with one local educator about his experiences in the classroom. And what will happen to the automotive industry if autonomous vehicles become the norm? We look at the future of self-driving autos. Guests: Dr. Dimitri Topitzes and Dr. Joshua Mersky, associate professors, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UWM

Monday on Lake Effect : Challenges loom for the city's water and sewer system. Then, a local campaign hopes to recruit more mental health nurses in Milwaukee. Later, Journal Sentinel book critic Jim Higgins gets some advice on who to include in his book about Wisconsin’s literary luminaries. And singer-songwriter Mike Mangione shares the surprising story of an interview he did with two of his musical heroes. Guests: Rob Henken and Ben Juarez, Public Policy Forum Mike Lappen, Milwaukee County

This weekend on Lake Effect : We learn about the high hopes leaders in Racine have for the city's nearly complete Bicycle Master Plan. Then, pianist Sasha Kasman discusses how playing an instrument should effect your personal traits. Plus, we’ll have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Dottie-Kay Bowersox, Racine Public Health Administrator; Susan Bence, WUWM enviornmental reporter Jim Spangler, essayist Aleksandra Kasman, pianist Martha

Friday on Lake Effect : News analyst Charlie Sykes joins us to talk about President Trump’s first 100 (and five) days. Plus, why transportation funding is such a hot potato in the Wisconsin legislature. A MIAD senior makes a 3-D movie that offers viewers a virtual glimpse of what the world is like if you have autism. Film critic Dave Luhrssen talks about the dialog in a film that is basically a ninety-minute shootout, and Bubbler Talk gets the story of a historic downtown skyscraper. Guests:

Thursday on Lake Effect : Retired educators share a key message mentors brought to girls on the fence about going into science and engineering fields. Later, we find out what the hot topics are under discussion at this year’s Wisconsin Bike Summit. We talk with the director and star of the Milwaukee Rep’s current production of “Jane Eyre," and Milwaukee artist Tom Bamberger looks back at a forty year career. Guests: Todd & Jody Herbert, EgGS (Engaging Girls in STEM) Initiative Dottie-Kay