Thursday on Lake Effect: 'Before the Gunshots,' Mama Tried Motorcyle Show and Mark Davis

Thursday on Lake Effect:

Today on the show, the debut of a new Precious Lives spin-off series. “Before the Gunshots” examines the variety of factors that lead up to the violence that afflicts Milwaukee. Later, a local organization works to help seniors navigate their legal issues. We’ll learn why some motorcyclists will be driving over a surface covered in Dr Pepper syrup on Friday. And jazz pianist and educator Mark Davis talks about how to teach improvisation.

Guests:

• Precious Lives: Before the Gunshots (series)
• Matthew Hayes, Legal Action of Wisconsin
• Scott Johnson and Warren Heir, Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
• Mark Davis, author, Jazz Piano Method

Segments:

• Exploring the Root Causes of Milwaukee's Gun Violence
• Wisconsin Nonprofit Helps Seniors Navigate Legal Needs
• The 'Mama Tried Motorcycle Show' Makes Biking a Year-Round Hobby
• Learning to Improv with the ‘Jazz Piano Method’