Lake Effect

Friday on Lake Effect: Marc Edwards has ruffled a lot of feathers in his work on behalf of Flint’s drinking water. After an astonishing announcement from Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, instructing residents of older homes to install water filters, Edwards discusses the issue of lead contamination. Then, we turn to someone with another challenging job: Trevor Noah. He looks back on his first year hosting “The Daily Show” and talks about his career in stand-up. Plus, we bring you the latest episode

Thursday on Lake Effect: We meet the woman taking over the the helm at Walnut Way Conservation Corp. Then, we preview this weekend’s short film festival and hear about the Riveredge Nature Center new club, which helps families spend some quality time outside. Plus, we meet the cast of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, opening this weekend at the Milwaukee Rep. Guests: LaShawndra Vernon, Walnut Way Conservation Corporation; Susan Bence, WUWM environmental reporterRoss Bigley, Milwaukee Short

Wednesday on Lake Effect: It takes a village to tackle a community-wide problem, like keeping old lead paint from poisoning kids. We learn about the Growing Healthy Soil For Healthy Communities project, which teaches Milwaukee gardeners about lead contamination. Then, the story of a Milwaukee priest some see as a rock star for his work as an urban vicar. And the members of Rogue Valley explain how they went about writing the songs on their new album, Radiate/Dissolve. Guests: Growing Healthy

Tuesday on Lake Effect: A new book examines the history and the significance of the Wisconsin Idea in higher education. Then, Jorge Cham was in academia when he started doodling. Now, he's the creator of his own comic strip, Piled Higher and Deeper. Later, we discuss the strings that can make or break the sound of a cello performance. And we have the latest installment in our Precious Lives series. Guests: David Hoeveler, author, John Bascome and the Origins of the Wisconsin Idea; Rachel Morello

Monday on Lake Effect: Today marks the 10th anniversary of the first Lake Effect episode. In honor of that anniversary, we revisit an interview with one of the program’s first guests: Tommy Chong. Then, writer Dave Daley looks at the modern history of gerrymandering around the US and here in Wisconsin. Later, the work of Milwaukee-based environmental artist Roy Staab is meant to decay. His large scale installations live in salt flats, marshes, lakes and rivers, and now in the formal gardens of

This weekend on Lake Effect: The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism examines the loophole in gun purchases in Wisconsin. Then, we get an up-close and high-up look at the restoration of the Basilica of St. Josaphat. It’s been 10 years since Pluto became the object formerly known as a planet. Our astronomy contributor talks about the demotion and a recent discovery in the Kuiper Belt. Plus we have the latest episode of our storytelling series Ex Fabula. Guests: Alex Arriaga, Wisconsin

Friday on Lake Effect: Students are back in college classes, and so are their smartphones, to the dismay of some faculty members. Later, two Madison men set out to remake the record industry to do a better job of treating musicians. Plus, our film critic talks about the portrayal of Wall Street women in the movie “Equity,” and we’ll meet the creators of a web series satirizing how TV portrays women in sitcoms. Guests: Bob Shuter, Marquette UniversityHenrix Gullixson and Aedric Donovan, Vesten

Thursday on Lake Effect: We learn about a cross country trek by two Wisconsin veterans and how it helped them deal with the aftermath of combat. Then, we explore the Harley Davidson Museum’s Drag Racing: America’s Fast Time exhibit and talk to the family of the late Harlan Herriges, who helped establish the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove. And Lake Effect contributor, Stacy Tornio, has some unconventional suggestions on how to spend time this Labor Day weekend. Guests: Tom Voss, veteran;

Wednesday on Lake Effect: As Milwaukee students head back to school we look at a study on how school lunches affect student obesity. Then, we chat with a local winner of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge: 9-year-old Raya El-Hajar. Later, Mount Mary University mounts an effort to build diversity among counselors. And our astronomy contributor talks about an anniversary and a new discovery in the Kuiper Belt. Guests: Kristen Capogrossi, researcherRaya El-Hajjar, Healthy Lunchtime Challenge winner;

Tuesday on Lake Effect: Our series on children and gun violence, Precious Lives, introduces us to an unlikely advocate for expanding background checks for gun buyers. Our coffee series continues with a trip to Anodyne’s Bay View Café & Pizza. Later, cowboys might be American icons, but the one in Larry Watson’s new novel doesn’t think of himself that way. And we’ll feature an in-studio performance with the one-of-a-kind Laney Jones and the Spirits. Guests: Precious Lives, seriesLacee Perry