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Tuesday on Lake Effect: It's a best of music show to wrap up the year. We'll have in studio performances from Irish guitar virtuoso Shane Hennessy and…

Wednesday on Lake Effect: We speak with international human rights lawyer Payam Akhavan, who says we place far too much faith in politics and not enough…

We discuss the importance of civility and how it can be achieved through building better relationships. Then, we learn about the importance of court interpreters. We hear from the director of the documentary “Growing Up Milwaukee.” Plus, hear music from Racine blues musician, Stephen Hull.

We look at a new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum about the life and work of Nelson Mandela. Then, learn about a Wisconsin farmer's quest to make the perfect pizza from 19th century wheat and homegrown ingredients. Crying in H Mart author Michelle Zauner shares her story of family, food, love, and grief. Plus, tell you what you can do, see, and hear during this week’s Brew City Birding Festival.

On this edition of UWM Today, we’re going to learn how smartphones and artificial intelligence may be the key to helping people heal faster.

A child and family therapist offers her insight on how to identify and support youth in crisis at risk for suicide. Then, we learn how the pandemic may have exacerbated the issue of lead poisoning in children in Milwaukee. Milwaukee’s Theatre Gigante shares the inspiration for their new fairy tale project.

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins us for our monthly series, where we ask him questions inspired by listeners. Then, we learn about the little known group of youth caregivers, who care for chronically ill or disabled adult family members. Plus, hear the history of how Mexicans adopted and adapted Harley-Davidson culture.

We hear from one of the founders of National Public Radio about how NPR changed the sound of news. Then we speak with the owner and creator of “The Nostalgia Awakens” exhibit about why Star Wars toys have become so iconic. Plus, singer-songwriter Caley Conway shares songs from her upcoming EP and talks about the challenges of creating art during the pandemic.

Millions of jobs were lost due to the pandemic but one industry is struggling to find workers: restaurants. We explore why. Then, speak with the author of Alone Bird: A Story About Autism. Then, explore a new exhibit at the Museum of Wisconsin Art that features pieces by local artists with roots abroad. Plus, John McGivern talks about his latest one man show, now on stage and in person at the Pabst.

Monday on Lake Effect, we’ll look at the influx of out-of-state corporate landlords buying up homes in Milwaukee and how it could affect the fabric of our neighborhoods. Then, a Muslim community leader explains why those observing Ramadan should still get the COVID-19 vaccine. We’ll learn why this year has been especially bad for wildfires in Wisconsin. We’ll tell you about the first play in First Stage Theater’s Amplify Series. Plus, tell you how to brew the perfect cup of tea.