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Monday on Lake Effect:When it comes to the war on AIDS, Wisconsin leads the nation in many ways. We'll look at what makes us so effective, and where the…

Monday on Lake Effect:A pioneer in the integration of spirituality and medicine explains why it’s so important for the two worlds to be linked. Later, the…

We learn how fake electors attempted to overturn the 2020 election and look at a new lawsuit challenging the scheme. Then, learn how childbearing people of color could be affected if Roe vs. Wade is overturned. We head to Milwaukee’s largest hip-hop collection. Plus, learn how to prevent tick bites and spot the early signs of Lyme disease.

We learn about an uprising in Milwaukee known as the Black Nite Brawl that changed LGBTQ history. Then, review some of the health care needs of the LGBTQ plus community with a local specialist. Plus, hear from a member of Diverse and Resilient about the work they’re doing to improve safety for LGBTQ-plus people.

We learn how Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is shifting its work to meet the needs of its patients. Then, look at the first annual Ho-Chunk Canoe Journey and learn why celebrating the culture and the language are essential to preserving native history. We learn about five, community events happening this month in Milwaukee. Then, chat with Judge Derek Mosley about a new, local snack pick and a new place to find a good book. Plus, get a summer book recommendation from the Milwaukee Public Library.

The new president-elect of the American Medical Association talks about the organization’s view on abortion rights. Then, we chat with the ambassadors who are working to keep Milwaukee beachgoers safe. We get to know Vincent Noth, the leader of the Kinship Community Food Center. Plus, look at this year’s new Sculpture Milwaukee exhibit, which plays on the city’s relationship to the environment.

We learn how the power imbalance in Wisconsin’s state government is continuing to grow in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling. Then, look at Fanana Banana, an art collective supporting Muslim, Middle Eastern and North African artists in Milwaukee. We learn about sunflowers in our Dig In! series, plus speak with the man who discovered the sunken remains of the Titanic about what deep sea exploration means to him.

A local community organizer talks about his experiences with gun violence, the people he’s lost, and his work helping other young people find new purpose in life. Then, we’ll learn about the history of the Ho Chunk Nation in Wisconsin. We'll hear music from Racine blues musician Stephen Hull. Plus, we'll learn how Chicago almost became part of Wisconsin.

The most effective way to study the Great Lakes is to go beneath the surface. UWM researchers currently use a converted vintage Army T-boat to work on Lake Michigan. We also peek into the future of research on the Great Lakes.

We learn about Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion law, look at how it could impact access to life-saving medical care and how it could be enforced. Then, explore how the state of politics in Wisconsin and the upcoming Midterm Elections will play a role in the future of abortion law. Plus, look at how people of color may be disproportionately affected by the decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.