Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect : A Milwaukee researcher heads up the local effort to collect data for an enormous study of adolescent brain development. Then, contributor Jean Creighton highlight the important astronomy stories of the past year - including the discovery of gravitational waves. Plus, why the Milwaukee Art Museum brought in an exhibit centering on German films made nearly a century ago. Guests: Krista Lisdahl, principal investigator for Milwaukee study site, Adolescent Brain Cognitive

Wednesday on Lake Effect : A national researcher sees positives in how the community is responding to lead in Milwaukee's water supply. Then, we meet comedian, Wisconsin native and psychedelic fan Shane Mauss. And musicians Joe Newberry and April Verch talk about the beauty of their musical collaboration. Guests: Matt Hrodey, senior editor, Milwaukee Magazine Yanna Lambrinidou, founder, Parents for Nontoxic Alternatives Shane Mauss, comedian Jim Spangler, essayist Joe Newberry and April Verch,

Tuesday on Lake Effect : For the final episode of Precious Lives , we return to the first family we met in the series - the family of Laylah Petersen. Later, Wisconsin artist Rafael Salas discusses his art, currently on display in an exhibit called "Pastoral Testimony." Then, author Kathleen Ernst returns to one of her favorite places in her latest Chloe Ellefson mystery, A Memory of Muskets. And Lake Effect essayist, Jim Spangler, discusses the ultimate Christmas brag letter. Guests: Precious

Monday on Lake Effect : We explore the motivation behind the Milwaukee Symphony’s effort to move into a long-vacant downtown movie palace. Later, tips on how to handle tech gifts for kids this holiday season. Plus, board game guru James Lowder gives the lowdown on the best games to gift this year. Guests: Mark Niehaus, president and executive director, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Devorah Heitner, founder, Raising Digital Natives James Lowder, editor, Hobby Games: The 100 Best & Family Games

This weekend on Lake Effect : Bookseller Daniel Goldin joins us for his annual visit to offer ideas for books to gift this holiday season. Then, film critic Duane Dudek weighs in on the first standalone Star Wars film, Rogue One . Plus, we have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series Ex Fabula . Guests: Daniel Goldin, Boswell Books Duane Dudek, film critic Radio Chipstone ​, series Ex Fabula , series Segments: Boswell Book Company's Ten Titles To Gift In 2016 Film

Friday on Lake Effect : Why UW-Milwaukee is preemptively acting to protect students without legal immigration status. Later, some perspective on a landmark piece of legislation passed this week, the 21st Century Cures Act. Then, our food contributor explores what’s at the intersection of flavor, memory, and history. Plus, an in-studio performance from Milwaukee musicians Carmen Nickerson and Willy Porter. Guests: Joan Prince, Vice Chancellor of Global Inclusion and Engagement, UWM Shannon Firth,

Thursday on Lake Effect : As windchill temperatures dip well below zero, we learn about the arctic cold front causing the frigid weather. Then, how a survivor of the Rwandan genocide found her calling as a Global Peace ambassador. Later, why Milwaukee’s Institute for Urban Agriculture and Nutrition was three years in the making. And we’ll talk with the creator of the podcast and stage show Risk! , ahead of its Friday night performance. Guests: Chris Dolce, digital meteorologist, weather.com

Wednesday on Lake Effect : The fall elections and the holiday season lead to a double whammy for the state's suicide help line. Later, Pewaukee High School puts its own stamp on the "Shark Tank" concept - a capstone class called “Insight." Artist Della Wells talks about the inspiration behind her pillow doll creations, and Lake Effect ​ essayist James Spangler reflects on what it really means to come home for Christmas. Guests: Barb Bigalke, executive director, Center for Suicide Awareness JJ

Tuesday on Lake Effect : An economist offers some thoughts about how the national and regional economy will fare under Donald Trump. Then, the protagonist in Meg Rosoff’s latest novel has the right girlfriend, apartment, and job. So what’s wrong? A Milwaukee native takes on the role of stage managing the madness of a Second City comedy revue, and we’ll have the latest episode of Precious Lives. Guests: Gus Faucher, Senior Vice President and Senior Macroeconomist PNC Financial Services Meg Rosoff

Monday on Lake Effect : Bookseller Daniel Goldin joins us for his annual holiday season visit, to suggest book gift ideas that you might have overlooked. Then, beloved children's author Jan Brett reveals the secret to her years of success. And cellist Robert Cohen talks about what makes concerts this time of year so rewarding for musicians. Guests Daniel Goldin, Boswell Book Company Jan Brett, author, Gingerbread Christmas Robert Cohen, cellist, On That Note contributor Segments: Boswell Book