Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect : A soil scientist asks you to pause and consider the impact of salt before spreading it over your sidewalk and driveway. Later, with the NFL playoffs starting, our sports contributor has an unpopular prediction about the Packers-Giants game and its quarterbacks. We explore a unique collection of high-flying artwork. Plus, a local writer explores the history of Milwaukee’s unique address tiles. Guests: Mary Tiedeman, Soil Science Society of America Shaun Ranft, managing

Wednesday on Lake Effect : Leaders at a Wisconsin hospital are spearheading an effort to improve the well-being of Dodge County. Later, you may be getting more than a side of fries when you order fast food. You could be ingesting hormone disruptors. And, how your relationship with food might be complicating your effort to maintain a healthy weight. Guests: Linda Klinger, project leader, Dodge County Blue Zones Initiative; Kim Miller, president and CEO, Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Ami Zota,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : It’s our Producer’s Choice edition where we revisit some of our favorite interviews from the past year. We’ll start with a book on the music of the Vietnam War era – and how songs had the power to unite people during a divisive time. Then, we learn how coffee farming practices can have an impact on global bird populations and take a trip to Anodyne Coffee Company. And we'll have a conversation with Jemele Hill and Michael Smith, the new hosts-to-be of ESPN’s SportsCenter

Monday on Lake Effect : Today on the show, we celebrate all things science with a look back at some of our favorite conversations. First, writer and Sean Carroll talks about his latest book, The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why it Matters . Then, a recent study looks at the way our minds store and recall short-term memories. Later, while getting older isn’t for the faint hearted, it turns out it’s not for the faint muscled either. And a local researcher talks about

Friday on Lake Effect : On today’s show, we listen back to the best of Bubbler Talk from the past year, featuring questions submitted by our listeners. Our reporters tackle a diverse array of questions about Milwaukee traditions, interesting geography, or things we pass everyday on the streets. It's a Bubbler Talk mixtape. Segments: What's The Story With Milwaukee's Police Call Boxes? Did You Know There's An Ancient Coral Reef in Wauwatosa? South Side of Milwaukee, Your Bar Dice Rules Aren't

Thursday on Lake Effect : It’s a best of music show today, starting with local jazz pianist Mark Davis. Then, musician Sarah Aroeste explains why she writes and performs in the endangered language of Ladino. Later, English folk musician Josienne Clarke talks about her writing style, which some describe as a bit melancholic. Guests: Mark Davis, jazz pianist Sarah Aroeste, Ladino musician Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker, folk musicians Segments: Learning to Improv with the 'Jazz Piano Method'

Wednesday on Lake Effect : It's a best of health show today, starting with a new and musical way to get in shape - POUND Fitness. Then, when it comes to getting back into shape after pregnancy, what can you realistically expect? Plus, we'll learn about coffee and your health and about local efforts to reduce black infant mortality and improve birth outcomes. Guests: Erica Lewandowski, POUND Pro Megan Shemanske, fitness trainer Kim Flannery, nutrition director, Wisconsin Athletic Club Naomi

Tuesday on Lake Effect : Filmmaker Keith McQuirter talks about his documentary, Milwaukee 53206 , which tackles the subject of mass incarceration through the lens of the families it affects. Then, noted cinematographer Kirsten Johnson reflects on the power of the camera in her film, Cameraperson . Later, another documentary gives new insights into a Milwaukee native – the late war correspondent Dickey Chappelle and how she went about her work. Guests: Keith McQuirter, filmmaker, Milwaukee 53206:

Monday on Lake Effect : On an all-books edition of the show, we meet Milwaukee native Julie Tarney, whose new book shares her journey as the parent of a transgender child, and the positive example she hopes it will set. Later, YouTube star Grace Helbig explains how her quirky video style developed. And the cowboy at the center of Milwaukee Larry Watson’s latest novel doesn’t think of himself in iconic terms – a trait Watson remembers in his grandfather. Guests: Julie Tarney, author, My Son Wears

Friday on Lake Effect : As many of us prepare to bake cookies and share meals with our families this holiday season, we consider the surprising incidence of hunger on college campuses. Then, a coffee expert discusses several different ways of brewing coffee and what makes them different. Plus, chef and author Pati Jinich shares her unique cultural heritage and we learn about the bold flavors of Mexican-Jewish cuisine. Guests: Ashley Hall, coach, College Possible Stephen Schulman, independent