Lake Effect

Thursday on Lake Effect: A Shorewood native tells the compelling story of his time in the wilderness. Then, Milwaukee PBS gets set to launch a comprehensive, locally produced news show. Later, Milwaukee Magazine profiles the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Plus, local LGBTQ groups band together to celebrate the Transgender Day of Rememberance. Guests: Pete Fromm, author, The Names of the StarsBohdan Zachary and Maryann Lazarski, Milwaukee PBSMegan Schultz, Lake Effect essayistCarole

Thursday on Lake Effect : A Shorewood native tells the compelling story of his time in the wilderness. Then, Milwaukee PBS gets set to launch a comprehensive, locally produced news show. Later, Milwaukee Magazine profiles the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. Plus, local LGBTQ groups band together to celebrate the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Guests: Pete Fromm, author, The Names of the Stars Bohdan Zachary and Maryann Lazarski, Milwaukee PBS Megan Schultz, Lake Effect essayist Carole

Wednesday on Lake Effect : We consider the national rise of three Wisconsin Republicans. Later, an event this weekend at Discovery World seeks to excite more girls about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Creativity Series at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design presents furniture designer and builder Asher Israelow. And the Milwaukee of 1953 comes to life in the world premiere of Unsilent Night at Next Act Theatre. Guests: Craig Gilbert, Washington bureau chief,

Tuesday on Lake Effect: The longterm and immediate future of the Affordable Care Act under the Trump Administration. Then, the surprising origin of We Energies’ holiday tradition, the annual Cookie Book. Later, the accidentally good timing behind Milwaukee Rep's production of The Foreigner. Plus, the latest episode in our Precious Lives series. Guests: Barbara Zabawa, attorney, Center for Health and Wellness LawCathy Schulze, We Energies; David Zucker, director, Airplane!Laura Gordon, Linda

Monday on Lake Effect: Organizations that study the Great Lakes express their concern about what the Trump Administration may mean for their ongoing efforts. Then, the people behind a successful effort to improve police-community relations in Cincinatti give Milwaukee some helpful advice. Later, the appeal of tiny homes on the south side, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. And Milwaukee musician B-Free tries to create songs that her listeners can relate to. Guests: Great Lakes TodayAl Gerhardstein,

This weekend on Lake Effect: British journalist, Claire Bolderson, shares her perspective on the U.S. presidential election. Then, Dutch video artist and photographer, Rineke Dijkstra, explains her unique approach to portraiture. Plus, we'll have the latest episode of our storytelling series, Ex Fabula. Guests: Claire Bolderson, journalistRineke Dijkstra, video artist and photographerEx Fabula, seriesSegments: 'It Raises So Many Questions': British Journalist Shares Perspective on Election

Friday on Lake Effect: After Tuesday's election, analysts are asking big questions about how campaigns work in the 21st century. Later, a Wisconsin man's memoir of service in Vietnam, and a Milwaukee writer's search for the site of his father's fatal plane crash in World War II. Plus, Bubbler Talk looks for Milwaukee's oldest buildings, and we'll hear about the latest in a series of mysteries based on Old World Wisconsin. Guests: Christopher Murray, Marquette University; Ann-Elise Henzl, WUWM

Thursday on Lake Effect: British journalist, Claire Bolderson, shares her perspective on the U.S. presidential election. Then, jazz pianist Patricia Barber makes a rare Milwaukee appearance this weekend. Later, Milwaukee artist Reggie Baylor produces a retrospective coloring book. And the 16 things every Wisconsinite needs to know about the Badger State. Guests: Claire Bolderson, journalistPatricia Barber Trio, jazz musiciansReggie Baylor, artistDan Murphy, Milwaukee MagazineSegments: 'It Raises

*Our regularly scheduled program was preempted due to coverage of Hillary Clinton's concession speech and President Obama's address following the election results. Wednesday on Lake Effect: Local political scientists Lilly Goren and Thomas Holbrook discuss how the national trends were reflected in Wisconsin, and the message voters were sending here and elsewhere. Also discussed are the ramifications for the Electoral College and Paul Ryan’s leadership position in the house of representatives.

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We get an outside view of this year's U.S. election cycle, with journalists from Serbia and Tanzania. French author Antoine Laurain's latest novel French Rhapsody weaves together a story of lost youth and competing political candidates, including one resembling a man on the ballot in the U.S. Musician Sarah Aroeste explains why she writes and performs in the endangered language of Ladino. And we’ll have the latest episode of Precious Lives. Guests: Leah Mushi, online