Lake Effect

Monday on Lake Effect: Scientist and writer Sean Carroll talks about his new book, The Serengetti Rules, which uses true stories of scientific discovery to explain how scientists came to understand all life is interconnected. Then, cellist Robert Cohen talks about the challenges of being a musician and recalls a concert where not one, but two of his cell strings broke. And the Milwaukee Rep’s The Royale, is a fictionalized retelling of the real-life story of Jack Johnson, the first Black man to

This weekend on Lake Effect: We explore a series of political discussions over dinner, with a refreshing aim. Then, why some local filmmakers choose to work in short form rather than feature length. Plus, we’ll have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Ryan Hanley, Kantian Dinner Party InitiativeDana Shihadah, Dave Kiehl and Matt Klein; "The Milwaukee Show II" filmmakersJim Spangler, essayistLeah DeLaney, Ex Fabual co-founder; Bruce Winter, WUWMSegments: Kantian

Friday on Lake Effect: We talk with filmmaker Keith McQuirter about his powerful new documentary, Milwaukee 53206, which tackles the subject of mass incarceration through the lens of the families affected. Then, we meet a Wisconsin veteran who trekked across the country to help himself heal after serving in Iraq. Filmmaker Ben Caird talks about his Wisconsin street cred and his new film, Halfway, which was filmed in Montfort. Plus, the latest editions of Bubbler Talk and the Monthly Beatdown

Thursday on Lake Effect: We discuss the history of Milwaukee’s Warning League, and catch up with former players who graduated to play college basketball. Later, the Skylight Theatre opens the award-winning musical, Violet, which explores the early days of the modern civil rights era through the eyes of a young woman, traveling through 1964 American. Then, a new film takes on the issue of wolves in Wisconsin and the policies governing them. And the play, The Taming, makes the case that democracy

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Actor Taye Diggs explains why decided to get involved with AIDS Walk Wisconsin. Later, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra chooses some unusual places for a neighborhood residency program. Then, why more women than men sign up for – or attend – exercise classes. And the meta-truth of David Mamet’s A Life in Theatre for the actors about to perform it at the Alchemist Theatre. Guests: Taye Diggs, actor and Honorary Chair of AIDS Walk Wisconsin 2016Yaniv Dinur, Milwaukee

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We discuss the interesting Chicago organizations known as block clubs, and how they influence urban life. Then, the programmer of the short films at the Milwaukee Film Festival addresses a common misconception of the genre. Later, why filmmaker Deb Shoval expanded her short film, “AWOL,” and made it into a full-length feature. And we have the latest installment in our series, Precious Lives. Guests: Amanda Seligman, author, Chicago’s Block Clubs: How Neighbors Shape the

Monday on Lake Effect: MacArthur Fellow, Anne Basting, talks about what drivers her work with aging people. Then, a documentary gives new insight into a Milwaukee native, the late war correspondent Dickey Chappelle and her methods. Later, a Milwaukee filmmaker looks back on a fateful evening that writers C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien spent together. Guests: Anne Basting, MacArthur fellow and founder of TimeSlipsMaryann Lazarski, director, Behind the Pearl EarringsChip Duncan and Bob Huck,

This weekend on Lake Effect: A recent analysis of Milwaukee's fiscal condition shows things have greatly improved, but shows warning signs on the horizon. Then, Milwaukee filmmaker Brad Lichtenstein has a new documentary in this year's Milwaukee Film Festival called There Are Jews Here. Plus, we have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Rob Henken, Public Policy ForumBrad Lichtenstein, filmmaker, There Are Jews HereRadio Chipstone, seriesEx Fabula

Friday on Lake Effect: Noted cinematographer Kirsten Johnson talks about her film Cameraperson, showing this weekend at the Milwaukee Film Festival. Then, why an effort to spur development on Milwaukee's near west side is taking specific aim at helping small business owners. And the Milwaukee Rep dreams the dream as it prepares to open Man of La Mancha​. Guests: Kirsten Johnson, director, CamerapersonKelsey Otero, Rev Up MKE; Pete Cooney, owner, Pete's Pops; Trueman McGee, founder, Funky Fresh

Thursday on Lake Effect: A former ITT Tech student looks back at a bewildering journey at the closed for-profit college. Later, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton tells us the Greek myth behind the corona borealis constellation. And the making of a music video – how do you capture the spirit of a tune on set? Have it playing all the time. Guests: Mai McCarthy, former ITT Tech student; Rachel Morello, WUWM education reporterJean Creighton, Lake Effect astronomy contributorTrapper Schoepp,