Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : We remember the story of James Cameron, who survived a lynching in Indiana in 1930 and later settled in Milwaukee. Later, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton talks about how she taps into the natural curiosity of people about her field, and we hear an in-studio performance from the finger-style guitarist Adam Rafferty. Guests: Reggie Jackson & Fran Kaplan, America’s Black Holocaust Museum Jean Creighton, astronomy contributor Adam Rafferty, finger-style guitarist

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We learn about the many forces that have come together in the defense of the Oconomowoc River Watershed. Later, the spiritual and secular find a home together in the poetry of Ed Block. Plus, the organic songwriting process of musician Valerie June. And how choosing the right ice is emblematic of chef Heather Terhune’s approach to food. Guests: Tom Steinbach, Oconomowoc Watershed Protection Program; John Koepke, dairy farmer; Bob Ingersoll, corn grower Ed Block, poet,

Monday on Lake Effect : People working to help refugees resettle in Wisconsin face uncertain times. Then, a daughter recounts her mother’s remarkable story - of fleeing her Poland village as a girl, surviving World War II, coming to America, and then creating fabric art that told the story. And two Milwaukeeans create an app designed to connect diners with restaurants offering specials. Guests: Mary Flynn, program director, Refugee & Immigrant Services at Lutheran Social Services of

This weekend on Lake Effect : Six months after the Sherman Park unrest, a group of educators looks back at how that time has been reflected inside their school. Then, the story of a murder mystery set in a small town in the upper Midwest. A Milwaukee business owner reflects on nearly 80 years of map making and selling before his doors close this spring. Plus we have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Linetta Davis, Mark Ketterhagen, Maggy Olson and Michael Morgan,

Friday on Lake Effect : We speak with the outgoing head of Milwaukee’s Water Works. Then, we get some insight into the race for Superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction - from students. Later, we learn about a Wisconsin artist who has employed virtually a thousand styles of painting in his career. Plus a yeast inspection on Bubbler Talk and we remember storyteller Stuart McLean. Guests: Carrie Lewis, superintendent, Milwaukee Water Works Students from Carmen Schools of Science &

Thursday on Lake Effect : How and why the U.S. fell behind in the global economy. Plus, we hear excerpts from a panel discussion earlier this week on how Milwaukee presents itself to the world, and whether it matters. And we learn about an engineering academy at South Milwaukee High School. Guests: Edward Alden, senior fellow, Council on Foreign Relations MilMag Live! Eric Wolbach and Brittany Jadin, teachers, South Milwaukee High School

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Six months after the Sherman Park unrest, a group of educators looks back at how that time has been reflected inside their school. A new book reveals some unexpected things about Milwaukee’s punk rock scene in the 1970s and ‘80s. Later, we learn how three choreographers approach a novel competition to create world-premiere ballet performances. Guests: MCP Leadership Team Dave Luhrssen, co-author, Brick Through the Window: An Oral History of Punk Rock, New Wave &

Monday on Lake Effect : Writer Dave Daley looks at the modern history of gerrymandering around the US and here in Wisconsin. A Milwaukee researcher heads up the local effort to collect data for an enormous study of adolescent brain development, and we learn about indy-rock duo Lily & Madeleine. Guests: Dave Daley, author, Ratf -- ed: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America’s Democracy Krista Lisdahl, principal investigator for Milwaukee study site, Adolescent Brain Cognitive

Tuesday on Lake Effect : We talk about yesterday’s march in support of refugees and immigrants, and our food contributor looks at the intersection of immigration and agriculture. Then, as he prepares to close his store, Jan Swain looks back at a lifetime in the map business. Plus, the story of a murder mystery set in a small town in the upper Midwest. Guests: Jabril Faraj, reporter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Kyle Cherek, Lake Effect food contributor Jan Swain, owner, Milwaukee Map

This weekend on Lake Effect : After a flurry of activity, one health law analyst continues to track the state of changes to the Affordable Care Act. Then, we get some perspective on the resurgence of a drug abuse problem here in Wisconsin. Plus, the comedian and Midwestern native who introduced Donald Trump to the Netherlands, and we bring you the latest edition of Ex Fabula . Guests: Barbara Zabawa, attorney and head of the Center for Health and Wellness Law Eben Pindyck, freelance writer,