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Thursday on Lake Effect: Wisconsin's Dairy Industry Challenges, Ice Fishing, Florentine Opera

Thursday on Lake Effect:

We examine the challenging times for Wisconsin’s dairy industry, then hear about the unique life journey traveled by the CEO of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County. Then, say goodbye to winter with a love letter to a sport that got thousands of people through the cold months - ice fishing. Plus, a preview of the Florentine Opera’s production of “The Coronation of Poppea.”

Guests:

  • Jason Stein, Wisconsin Policy Forum research director
  • Dan Simmons, writer
  • Debbi McCullough, contributor
  • Robin Guarino, stage director; Jory Vinikour, harpsichordist & conductor, Karim Sulayman, tenor; Florentine Opera's "The Coronation of Poppea"