Friday February 3, 2012
February 3, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
WUWM's Susan Bence is in the North Woods, looking at the potential impact of a proposed iron ore mine - we get an update. Then, we hear some startling statistics about the epidemic of brain injuries in youth sports. Later, sports contributor Howie Magner previews a sadly Packer-less Super Bowl. And Ben Knox Miller talks about the early days of his band, the Low Anthem.
Thursday February 2, 2012
February 2, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
The Milwaukee area - and the Medical College of Wisconsin in particular - work to attract new streams of research dollars. Later, the Milwaukee Rep and director Aaron Posner try to put a distinct stamp on "To Kill a Mockingbird." And "This American's Life's" Ira Glass talks about how his show has changed broadcast journalism.
Wednesday February 1, 2012
February 1, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
A Florida-based political scientist puts yesterday's primary results into context and how it will shape the Republican race from here. Later, to research his new novel, writer Adam Johnson traveled to a country as foreign as it gets - North Korea. And if you think doo-wop music is only sung by four guys in dinner jackets, you'll meet a group that will do nothing to convince you otherwise.
Tuesday January 31, 2012
January 31, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
We analyze Gov. Scott Walker's appeal to out-of-state campaign donors, and the appeal of the webcam that's televising recall signature verification. Then, wel hear the story of the Milwaukee man whose real life exploits found their way into the film The Great Escape. Later, Milwaukee gets a new auction house, and a new production at Next Act Theatre finds humor in the unexpected.
Monday January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
Our Down to Business segment explores the big changes in downtown Milwaukee's Grand Avenue Mall. Later, what's in a street name? Then, Milwaukee bookstores and volunteers team up to hand out free books this spring. And we hear a conversation and in-studio performance with Milwaukee blues guitarist John Stano.
Saturday January 28, 2012
January 28, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
Our weekly news round-up recaps Gov. Walker's State of the State address, developments in the John Doe investigation and jobless numbers in the African-American population. Then, Milwaukee County transit unveils new express routes. Later, political satirist Will Durst revels in the GOP primaries, and the Daily Show's John Oliver regales us with his distinctive deadpan political humor.
Friday January 27, 2012
January 27, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
We present a forum called "Milwaukee's Economy: Next Steps for Growth," recorded this week at Discovery World. A panel of guests will talk about what measures are needed to get the community's economy into high gear.
Thursday January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012 | WUWM | Lake Effect
We recap the State of the State Address with excerpts from Governor Walker, plus reaction from a potential opponent. Then, beginning this weekend Milwaukee County transit makes cuts to some routes but adds new express lines. Later, our astronomy contributor debunks some myths about the year 2012. And Flash Fiction Friday returns on Thursday with a new crop of writers and stories.
WUWM's Susan Bence is in the North Woods, looking at the potential impact of a proposed iron ore mine - we get an update. Then, we hear some startling statistics about the epidemic of brain injuries in youth sports. Later, sports contributor Howie Magner previews a sadly Packer-less Super Bowl. And Ben Knox Miller talks about the early days of his band, the Low Anthem. 
The Milwaukee area - and the Medical College of Wisconsin in particular - work to attract new streams of research dollars. Later, the Milwaukee Rep and director Aaron Posner try to put a distinct stamp on "To Kill a Mockingbird." And "This American's Life's" Ira Glass talks about how his show has changed broadcast journalism. 
A Florida-based political scientist puts yesterday's primary results into context and how it will shape the Republican race from here. Later, to research his new novel, writer Adam Johnson traveled to a country as foreign as it gets - North Korea. And if you think doo-wop music is only sung by four guys in dinner jackets, you'll meet a group that will do nothing to convince you otherwise.
We analyze Gov. Scott Walker's appeal to out-of-state campaign donors, and the appeal of the webcam that's televising recall signature verification. Then, wel hear the story of the Milwaukee man whose real life exploits found their way into the film The Great Escape. Later, Milwaukee gets a new auction house, and a new production at Next Act Theatre finds humor in the unexpected. 
Our Down to Business segment explores the big changes in downtown Milwaukee's Grand Avenue Mall. Later, what's in a street name? Then, Milwaukee bookstores and volunteers team up to hand out free books this spring. And we hear a conversation and in-studio performance with Milwaukee blues guitarist John Stano.
Our weekly news round-up recaps Gov. Walker's State of the State address, developments in the John Doe investigation and jobless numbers in the African-American population. Then, Milwaukee County transit unveils new express routes. Later, political satirist Will Durst revels in the GOP primaries, and the Daily Show's John Oliver regales us with his distinctive deadpan political humor.
We present a forum called "Milwaukee's Economy: Next Steps for Growth," recorded this week at Discovery World. A panel of guests will talk about what measures are needed to get the community's economy into high gear.
We recap the State of the State Address with excerpts from Governor Walker, plus reaction from a potential opponent. Then, beginning this weekend Milwaukee County transit makes cuts to some routes but adds new express lines. Later, our astronomy contributor debunks some myths about the year 2012. And Flash Fiction Friday returns on Thursday with a new crop of writers and stories.
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