Friday on Lake Effect: Democratic Debate, Gravitational Waves, and the Monthly Beatdown

Friday on Lake Effect:

NPR’s Tamara Keith helps us analyze last night’s Democratic debate at UWM. Plus, UWM researchers were among those who found gravitational waves and proved the existence of blackholes. Then, our film contributor looks at the strengths of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar-nominated film, “The Revenant.” We bring you an original song for Valentine’s Day on the Monthly Beatdown with John Sieger. And Lake Effect essayist Joanne Nelson talks about her Milwaukee girlhood and loves gone by in honor of Valentine’s Day.

Guests:

• Tamara Keith, NPR's White House Correspondent
• Jolien Creighton, UWM
• Dave Luhrssen, film contributor
• John Sieger, singer-songwriter
• Joanne Nelson, Lake Effect essayist

Segments:

• NPR’s Tamara Keith Analyzes Milwaukee's Democratic Debate
• Gravitational Waves Discovery Gives New Look Into Unseen Corners of the Universe
• Nature Ravages in 'The Revenant'
• The Monthly Beatdown with John Sieger: 'Sycamore Tree'
• Essay: Love Lost