Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect: We catch up with the new host of A Prairie Home Companion, musician Chris Thile, whose first show airs on Saturday. Then, Olympic speed skater, and former Milwaukeean, Sugar Todd works to cope with her first major injury. We have the latest edition of Bubbler talk, and English folk musicians Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker talk about their latest album, “Overnight.” Guests: Chris Thile, host, A Prairie Home CompanionSugar Todd, speed skaterBubbler Talk, seriesJosienne

Thursday on Lake Effect: The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reports on the first hearing on the city’s proposed public safety action plan. Then, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel examines the impact of Wisconsin’s Act 10 legislation on public schools after five years. Later, why you shouldn’t rely on phone calls or Skype to ask your older relatives about their lives. And Milwaukee’s Marion Consort celebrates medieval music, with a distinctive twist. Guests: Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Foreign policy contributor, Art Cyr, looks at how the US relationship with Russia is shaping the Presidential race. Then, Milwaukee Magazine profiles a Republican state senator on the rise. Later, Milwaukee in the 1930s gives a glimpse of the city, unseen (and unpublished) for more than eight decades. And, musician Mike Mangione has added a new title to his lengthy resume: Podcast Host. He talks about his podcast Time and the Mystery, and what inspired his shift to the

Tuesday on Lake Effect: Today on the show, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward shares his observations on the state of the US presidency. Then we learn about the power of coming out and Milwaukee’s first BeOUT celebration. Plus, why Emmylou Harris was willing to step to the plate to help some people who are far less fortunate, and we’ll have the latest installment in our Precious Lives series on gun violence. Guests: Bob Woodward, journalist & Washington Post Associate

Monday on Lake Effect: Today on the show, we look into the effort to connect the hundreds of miles of bike trails that already exist in southeastern Wisconsin into one massive network. Then, we speak with two women who ride hundreds of miles every week on their bikes: Wisconsin’s world-class racers, the Schneider sisters. Plus we have an in-studio session with the Milwaukee-based band Dead Horses. Guests: Dave Cieslewicz, Wisconsin Bike Federation & Keith Laughlin, Rails-to-Trails

This weekend on Lake Effect: A scientist on the New Horizon’s team discusses how we view Pluto differently since the spacecraft flew by it last year. Then, how the play, The Taming, makes the case that democracy must be a work in progress. Plus, we’ll have the latest episode of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: John Spencer, scientist and member of the New Horizons teamDavid Cesarini, Sara Zientek, Marti Gobel, and Bree Beelow, The TamingCharity (guest) &

Friday on Lake Effect: Early 19th century intellectual Margaret Fuller, was pretty unusual, especially for her time. We talk with her biographer, Megan Marshall. Then, two of the subjects of Ovarian Psycos explain why they joined the bicycle brigade and what their organization is doing for their community in East L.A. Later, film contributor Dave Luhrssen discusses the new Birth of a Nation, and the story of Nat Turner. Plus, we have the latest edition of Bubbler Talk. Guests: Megan Marshall,

Thursday on Lake Effect: Former New York Times obituary writer, Bruce Weber, talks about that unique corner of the journalism world. Then, we get a behind the scenes look at Milwaukee Magazine’s annual “Best of Milwaukee” feature. Later, the star of Florentine Opera’s world premiere of Sister Carrie joins us to talk about the show. And we hear some music from English musicians, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker. Guests: Bruce Weber, former obituary writer for The New York TimesClaire Hanan,

Wednesday on Lake Effect: We discuss what we’ve learned about Pluto since New Horizons flew by last year. Then, a filmmaker documents a group of bullied young adults who decided to stand up for themselves. Journalist John Quinones talks about the ethical dilemmas of hidden cameras. And the cast and director of InTandem Theatre’s Dracula Vs. the Nazis talk about the special challenges a two-person, multi-character show. Guests: John Spencer, scientist and member of the New Horizons teamDana Flor,

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We learn about a local effort to reduce black infant mortality and improve birth outcomes. Then, Cary Elwes starred in the movie The Princess Bride in 1987. Now 29 years later, his memoir As You Wish, recounts his experience making the film. Later, Harpist Kate Ray explains why she fell in love with the instrument. Plus, we’ll hear from essayist Jonathan West, and the latest episode of our series on gun violence in Milwaukee, Precious Lives. Guests: Naomi Waxman,