Lake Effect

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Writer Kristin Hannah talks about The Nightingale , her novel of women in the French Resistance during World War II. Later, as Ringling Brothers circus ends its 147-year run, a Wisconsin man prepares to part with his prodigious collection of circus memorabilia. A nationally renowned dancer helps choreograph a production for the kids in Express Yourself Milwaukee. And performers from the Florentine Opera, discuss the exhausting work of singing The Barber of Seville.

Monday on Lake Effect : A Public Policy Forum report examines the last mile problem: getting people from bus stops to workplaces. Then, sociologist Ray Oldenburg thinks you can improve your life with a little quality time with good friends at the coffee shop. We hear about a Milwaukee start-up trying to change the wastewater treatment business, and we learn about a children’s book set in an enchanted forest in Central Wisconsin. Guests: Joe Peterangelo, Public Policy Forum Ray Oldenburg, author,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : A new book looks at what happened to Janesville and its people after its GM assembly plant closed in December of 2008. Then, contributor Robert Cohen discusses how bad moods can effect professional musicians for the better. We also take a trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum to explore the "Milwaukee Collects" exhibition with the curators and collectors. Guests: Amy Goldstein, author, Janesville: An American Story Robert Cohen, On That Note contributor Sande Robinson,

This weekend on Lake Effect: Mathematician, chef, pianist, and all around smart person Eugenia Cheng explains the ultimate challenge to math. Our fit for you segment reminds us that fitness isn’t created overnight. Plus, listen to the latest episode of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Dr. Eugenia Cheng, author, Beyond Infinity: An Expedition to the Outer Limits of Mathematics Jodene Richard, fitness instructor Ex Fabula

Friday on Lake Effect : We look at the future of Milwaukee’s Harbor District, and hear about the latest people inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. Milwaukee’s Lauren Groh contrasts a day hike in Wisconsin with what she’s doing on the Appalachian trail. Plus, we have a conversation with one of the nation’s most-loved poets, Mark Doty, and get a preview into Present Music’s unusual venue for a concert Saturday night. Guests: Susan Bence, WUWM environmental reporter Brian Lammi,

Thursday on Lake Effect : Mathematician Eugenia Cheng helps to explain the ultimate challenges of math, including the concept of "forever and a day." Wisconsin writer Jane Kelley crafts a children's book character who needs to do something with his constant creative urges, and astronomy contributor Jean Creighton dives into black holes. Plus, we learn about CineLatino - the first Hispanic film festival in Milwaukee presented by Marcus Theaters. Guests: Dr. Eugenia Cheng, author, Beyond Infinity:

Tuesday on Lake Effect: How a UW-Milwaukee professor is helping young refugees adjust to life in American schools. Plus, how researchers work on the physical challenges faced by kids on the autism spectrum in a unique local clinic. And Chicago-based jazz singer Alyssa Allgood uses her voice like a trumpeter plays a horn. Guests: Lynn Sedivy, UW-Milwaukee Victoria Moerchen & Margaret Dietrich, UW-Milwaukee Coordination Clinic for Adolescents with Autism Jessie Garcia, essayist Alyssa Allgood,

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We have a conversation with the next president of Milwaukee's Mount Mary University, Christine Pharr. Plus, we learn about the noble goals of the Slow Food movement in the United States, and Milwaukee musician Peter Mulvey joins us for an in-studio performance and conversation as he releases his 17th album. Guests: Dr. Christine Pharr, Mount Mary University Jennifer Casey, Wisconsin Governor of Slow Food USA Peter Mulvey, musician

Monday on Lake Effect : Why we’re still learning about Nazi atrocities in the former Soviet Union. Then, we talk with a US trade expert to learn how and why the US has fallen behind in the global economy. And paralympian, Rhodes Scholar, and international businesswoman Bonnie St. John talks about successful ways to empower girls. Guests: Father Patrick Desbois, president, Yahad-In Unum Edward Alden, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Bonnie St. John, Paralympic Ski Medalist

This weekend on Lake Effect : We meet a member of a Syrian refugee family and one of the locals who helped him and his family settle in Milwaukee. Then, we explore how art therapy focuses more on the process and less on how a piece of art turns out. Plus, we'll have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Hamdoun Hussein, Syrian refugee; Anne Catalane, volunteer with Catholic Charities Emily Nolan, art therapist and director of the Bloom Center for