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Lake Effect Weekend: Volcano Science, Influence Of Motherhood, Ex Fabula

This weekend on Lake Effect:

We blow our tops with former volcanologist George Stone and learn a little about the inner-workings of a volcano. Then, a Milwaukee researcher explores how motherhood has been used as a tool to influence public opinion. Essayist Kirsten Wisniewski relates a Mother’s Day story encountered on a train in Wales. And the latest in our storytelling series, Ex Fabula.

Guests:

  • George Stone, volcanologist
  • Leslie Harris, president, Organization for Research on Women and Communication
  • Kirsten Wisniewski,Lake Effect essayist
  • Ex Fabula