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Thursday on Lake Effect: Abortion Law, Milwaukee Public Museum's New Campus, Melinda Myers

Thursday on Lake Effect:

A law professor looks at the climate surrounding abortion law as the Supreme Court likely takes a conservative term in the coming months. Then learn how the Milwaukee Public Museum tries to avert a building crisis by planning for a new campus to house its enormous collection. Plus, ahead of her appearances at the State Fair, garden expert Melinda Myers talks about why it’s been a rough summer for the plants we like, but a great summer for the ones we hate.

Guests:

  • Peter Rofes, Marquette University Law School
  • Dennis Kois, Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Melinda Myers, gardening contributor
  • Meagan Schultz, essayist