Friday on Lake Effect : Milwaukee writer Shauna Singh Baldwin talks about a new collection of her nonfiction writings and speeches. Then, a series of hate-filled letters has made a Huffington Post journalist even more determined to do his job. This week's Bubbler Talk visits the North Point Water Tower. Birds of Chicago’s JT Nero talks about what it's like writing music for his wife and bandmate, Allison Russell. Guests: Shauna Singh Baldwin, author, Reluctant Rebellions Noah Michelson, Editor

Thursday on Lake Effect : We talk about art, culture, and community with the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Marcelle Polednik. Then, our film contributor says the movie Arrival turns the “first alien contact” trope on its ear. And contributor Mike Mangione brings us a conversation with Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, on how they turn the camera on their lives, while preaching social awareness. Guests: Marcelle Polednik, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum Dave

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A new report from the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism illuminates conflicting information about lead in drinking water. Later, on the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we remember the USS Arizona’s band, which included a clarinetist from Viroqua. Then, the Experimental Aircraft Association Museum in Oshkosh displays some uniquely preserved pieces of World War II airplane nose art. And we meet the founder of a company that employs injured

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Some college journalists share their impressions of a field assignment, speaking with Trump voters in western Wisconsin. Later, a special report from the Neighborhood News Service looks at the impact of sex-trafficking on Milwaukee’s near south side. And on Precious Lives, a lead pediatric surgeon at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin reflects on one of his most gut-wrenching cases. Guests: Sabrina Johnkins and Brandon Anderegg, journalism majors, UW-Milwaukee; Jessie

Monday on Lake Effect : A professor at Alverno reflects on what he witnessed last summer as France cracked down on its migrant population. Then, architecture critic Tom Bamberger says Milwaukee needs to step up its game when it comes to creating successful public space. Later, why martial arts training can be a window into both the good and bad aspects of your personality. Plus, we explore some of the lesser-told stories about Milwaukee's LGBT history. Guests: Nat Godley, Alverno College Tom

This weekend on Lake Effect : Local group PAVE's BoardCorps initiative works to make more effective school board members. Then, why the Milwaukee Rep’s new production of "A Christmas Carol" speaks directly to the audience. Plus, we have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series, Ex Fabula . Guests: Dave Steele, Chris Her-Xiong, and Brad Kramer, PAVE Mark Clements and Jared Clarkin, Milwaukee Rep Gianofer Fields, material culture contributor; Sarah Anne Carter, Chipstone

Friday on Lake Effect : A new study on memory adds to our growing knowledge of how our brains store information. Then, Danielle Trussoni’s latest memoir tells the story of what she thought would be a fairy-tale marriage, but wasn’t. Bubbler Talk explains the unlikely name behind a tiny park in downtown Milwaukee, and we get a preview of In Tandem Theatre’s new show, "Holiday Hell: The Curse of Perry Williams." Guests: Brad Postle, professor of psychology and psychiatry, UW-Madison Danielle

Thursday on Lake Effect : The debate over a proposed digester project heats up in Kewaunee County. Then, how our understanding of the most distant world in our solar system has drastically changed in the last year. Later, we hear from the new artistic director of Latino Arts. Plus, we speak with the director of Milwaukee's current production of the Langston Hughes musical, "Black Nativity." Guests: John Pagel, owner, Pagel Ponderosa Dairy; Lynn Utesch, grass-fed beef farmer John Spencer, member

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Journalist Jon Meacham talks about his exhaustive biography of the 41st U.S. President, George H.W. Bush. Then, author Candice Millard's Hero of the Empire explores the early life and career of Winston Churchill. Later, Quasimondo Milwaukee Physical Theater stages a show inspired by microbes. Guests: Jon Meacham, author, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush Candice Millard, author, Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape and

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Our regular feature on gun violence, Precious Lives , presents a roundtable look at the future of the series. Then, why Milwaukee Rep's new production of "A Christmas Carol" speaks directly to the audience. Plus, our comedy contributor points to Dave Chappelle's Saturday Night Live appearance as evidence that humor can help heal the nation. Guests: Precious Lives , series Mark Clements and Jared Clarkin, Milwaukee Rep Matt Kemple, Lake Effect Comedy Contributor; Rachel