Each month, in partnership with WUWM-Milwaukee Public Radio (89.7 FM), interviews with Milwaukee Magazine writers and news sources are broadcast on the show "LAKE EFFECT," between 10 and 11 a.m. and again between 11 p.m. and midnight.
Podcasts of past shows can be found by searching the Lake Effect archive, or by searching for Milwaukee Magazine contributors.
May 15
Milwaukee MagazIne's Howie Magner, the "Sports Nut," offers sparkling insights (and clever repartee) about the sporting scene. Check out Howie's column every Monday at www.milwaukeemagazine.com/sportsnut/default.asp
May 1
Dining Critic Ann Christenson spotlights her picks of top restaurants in Milwaukee, the cover story in the May issue.
April 29
Arts Columnist Paul Kosidowski talks about the challenges facing Cristy Garcia-Thomas, the new president of Milwaukee's United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).
April 24
Editor Bruce Murphy and Senior Editor Kurt Chandler team up with Ricardo Pimentel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and "Lake Effect" host Jane Hampden for a Reporters Roundtable discussion of local issues, at 11 a.m. and again at 11 p.m.
April 22
Contributing Editor Julie Sensat Waldren discusses the enormous economic gains made by the Medical College of Wisconsin, the subject of her May article "The Impossible Dream."
March 25
Marquette's Unholy Art Snub -- Freelance writer and art historian Debra Brehmer talks about her April column on a reproduction of Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Pieta, soon to be removed from Marquette University's Haggerty Museum.
March 6
Dining Critic Ann Christenson talks about burgers -- from half-pound two-fisters, to sloppy butter burgers, to dainty minis that come in threes.
February 25
Senior Editor Mary Van de Kamp Nohl tells why baby boomers see Wisconsin as a prime spot for retiring.
February 20
Freelance writer Barbara Miner talks about the looming battle over Lake Michigan water.
Feb. 13
WUWM's Bonnie North interviews jazz man Chuck Hedges, profiled in Milwaukee Magazine's February issue.
Feb. 7
Dining critic Ann Christenson talks about what's she's found lately on the local restaurant beat.
Jan. 31
Editor Bruce Murphy and Senior Editor Kurt Chandler join WUWM's Jane Hampden for the monthly "Reporters Roundtable."
Jan. 28
Senior Editor Kurt Chandler talks about his feature story on the Portage murder case.
January 4
Milwaukee Magazine's Howie Magner, the Sports Nut, makes his opinions known, with wit and aplomb. And check out Howie's column every Monday at www.milwaukeemagazine.com/sportsnut/default.asp
Jan. 3
Celebrating Milwaukee Magazine's 25th anniversary, Dining Critic Ann Christenson talks about changes in the city's restaurant scene.
Dec. 20
Senior Editor Mary Van de Kamp Nohl discusses Milwaukee's image swings over the last 25 years.
Dec. 20
In conjunction with our 25th anniversary issue, Editor Bruce Murphy looks at the highlights, and lowlights, of state and local politics.
Dec. 7
Howie Magner, the Sports Nut, sounds off about, well, sports. And check out Howie's column every Monday at www.milwaukeemagazine.com/sportsnut/default.asp
Oct. 25
Editor Bruce Murphy and Senior Editor Kurt Chandler team up with Ricardo Pimentel of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and "Lake Effect" host Mitch Teich for a Reporters Roundtable discussion of local issues and events.
Oct. 29
Writer Ellen Kozak talks about a 90-year-old act of "terrorism" in downtown Milwaukee, when a bomb exploded in the Central Police Station killing nine officers and two civilians.
Oct. 24
Freelance writer Jessica McBride discusses the Wisconsin political connections to Hmong operative Lo Cha Thao, indicted for planning to overthrow the government of Laos.
October 4
Editor Bruce Murphy and Senior Editor Kurt Chandler join the Journal Sentinel's Ricardo Pimentel for the monthly "Reporters Roundtable," hosted by WUWM's Jane Hampden, live, from 10-10:30 a.m.
Sept. 25
Senior Editor Kurt Chandler discusses the personal life of Mike McGee Jr. and his relationship to his father -- from the October feature "The Prodigal Son."
Oct. 1
Writer CJ Hribal discusses his feature story, "Cabela's and Me," a poignant look at the mega-sports-and-hunting center, as interpreted through the author's own hunting experiences of long ago.
Sept. 21
Assistant Editor Mario Quadracci talks about some of the choices in this year's "Best of Milwaukee" edition.