Wednesday on Lake Effect: Detroit's Story, Urban Exploration Photographer, Printmaker

Wednesday on Lake Effect:

Wisconsin writer David Maraniss looks back to the beginnings of Detroit’s decline, and explains the lesson in it for the nation. Later, a Chicago photographer captures amazing pictures of abandoned buildings, including the now-torn down Schlitz brew house in Milwaukee. We’ll meet letterpress printmaker Amos Kennedy, and learn why he’s relocated to the rust belt. And a holiday season song of hope ahead of a concert this evening in Milwaukee.

Guests:

• David Maraniss, author, Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story
• Eric Holubow, urban exploration photographer
• Amos Kennedt, printmaker
• Paul McComas/Maya Kuper, musicians

Segments:

• 'Once in a Great City' Explores Detroit at its Peak
• Capturing the Awe and Mystery of the Old Schlitz Brew House & Other Abandoned Spaces