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Monday on Lake Effect: Gay Conversion Therapy, Mental Health Response, Sociology of the Pandemic, Bubbler Talk

Today, on Lake Effect we’ll talk with a survivor of gay conversion therapy and learn how it’s fundamentally changed his life. Then, find out what sociologists might be able to learn about human behavior from the pandemic. We’ll explore alternatives to calling 911 when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. Plus, the latest Bubbler Talk looks into how Bob Reitman and Gene Mueller ended up in an episode of Cheers.

Guests:

  • Logan, gay conversion therapy survivor
  • Harry Perlstadt, sociology professor emeritus at Michigan State University
  • Dr. Amy Watson, professor of social work at UW-Milwaukee’s Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
  • Bubbler Talk