Lake Effect

Wednesday on Lake Effect: We evaluate the progress of the Housing First Initiative, aimed at reducing the chronic homelessness problem in Milwaukee. Later, the new director of the Zablocki VA Medical Center gives us an overview of the center’s scope. And how a technique called “Feed and Drop” helps area veterans deal with PTSD through performing Shakespeare. Guests: Emily Kenney, IMPACTDr. Daniel Zomchek, Zablocki VA Medical CenterClaire Hanan, Milwaukee MagazineSegments: Milwaukee County's

Tuesday on Lake Effect: We meet Milwaukee-native Julie Tarney, whose new book shares her journey as the parent of a gender nonconforming child, and the positive example she hopes it will set. Later, Gayle Forman’s latest novel, Leave Me, asks some big “what-if” kinds of questions. And on Precious Lives, we learn how a basketball league fits in the effort to stem the violence in Milwaukee. Guests: Julie Tarney, author, My Son Wears Heels: One Mom’s Journey from Clueless to KickassGayle Forman,

Monday on Lake Effect: An analysis of Milwaukee’s fiscal condition shows things are much better than they were, but there's a catch. Then, some are calling opioid addiction a public health crisis; two local groups are urging families to get involved with loved ones dealing with addiction. And Wisconsin native Danielle Trussoni talks about her new memoir, which tells the difficult story of how her marriage ended. Guests: Rob Henken, Public Policy ForumDr. Michael McNett, pain management physician

This weekend on Lake Effect: We continue our series on opioid abuse and addiction with conversations from a psychiatrist and a pain management specialist – both of whom say blame needs to be taken out of the addiction equation. Plus we’ll have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Dr. John Schneider, Milwaukee County Behavioral Health DivisionDr. Michael McNett, Medical Society of MilwaukeeLeah DeLaney, Ex Fabula co-founder; Bruce Winter, WUWMSegments: Psychiatrist:

Friday on Lake Effect: The 6th Doors Open Milwaukee is this weekend – we get a preview. Then, Great Lakes Today looks at the dangers of toxins in fish caught in the great lakes and essayist Kyle Cherek reflects on how immigration and our food supply are entwined. Local photographer Blyth Meier explains why she started taking photographs of downtown Milwaukee’s buildings, WUWM’s Susan Bence takes a road trip to Forest Lodge in Cable, Wisconsin. Our Bubbler Talk series answers a question about

Thursday on Lake Effect: We speak with the Guardian reporter who brought to light 15-hundred pages of documents from the ‘John Doe’ investigation into Governor Scott Walker’s campaign finances. Then, the heart-wrenching story of a son lost to opioid abuse, leads a family to start a foundation in his honor. And once a TV critic, always a TV critic? Writer Joanne Weintraub talks about her viewing habits since the left the critic’s pen behind. Guests: Ed Pilkington, Guardian U.S.Patti and Charlie

Wednesday on Lake Effect: As Detroit begins its turnaround, we look at what Milwaukee can learn from the city’s effort to reinvent itself. Later, our foreign policy contributor explains why North Korea’s nuclear weapon testing is just the tip of the iceberg. Then, writer Lawrence Kessenich re-examines the late ‘60s for his novel Cinnamon Girl, and concludes there’s still some unfinished business. Plus, we catch with musician Peter Mulvey as he prepares to hit the road… on two wheels. Guests:

Tuesday on Lake Effect: Researchers from the Public Policy Forum take a close look at Milwaukee's aging transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and county buses. Then, our Precious Lives series pays tribute to its former host and veteran Milwaukee journalist, Eric Von, who passed away last week. Milwaukee writer Mel Miskimen shares the out-of-body experience of hearing the audio book version of her own memoir. And essayist Tom Matthews sings the praises of the New Rhythm &

Monday on Lake Effect: A local researcher talks about the ethical issues with the information you share and how it might be used by researchers. Then we explore the world of the Peregrine falcon and other raptors at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Later, a Wisconsin man shares the lessons he's learned after more than a century on earth. And Indian cookbook author ant TV host, Alamelu Vairavan, explains why you don't have to be ambitious to make great Indian food. Guests: Michael Zimmer,

This weekend on Lake Effect: We’ll get some tips on doing your best on the SATs, then a nutritionist weighs in on the health effects of coffee. Plus we’ll have the latest episodes of Radio Chipstone and our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Kreigh Knerr, author, Tips from the Top: A Tutor to the 1% Reveals His TricksKim Flannery, nutrition director, Wisconsin Athletic Club"Adela," Mexican immigrant; Gianofer Fields, material culture contributorLeah DeLaney, Ex Fabula co-founder; Bruce